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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.76, 1,302.11 and 457.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.76, 1,302.11 and 457.69 is: 685.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.76 : 1,302.11 = 457.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.76/1,302.11 = 457.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.76x = 1,302.11 × 457.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.76x = 595,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,956.22/868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.98

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