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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.88, 1,289.96 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.88, 1,289.96 and 536.52 is: 805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.88 : 1,289.96 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.88/1,289.96 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.88x = 1,289.96 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.88x = 692,089.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,089.34/858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.80

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