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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.12, 1,300.66 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.12, 1,300.66 and 457.14 is: 684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.12 : 1,300.66 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.12/1,300.66 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.12x = 1,300.66 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.12x = 594,587.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,587.45/868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.92

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