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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.80, 1,290.90 and 535.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.80, 1,290.90 and 535.80 is: 804.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.80 : 1,290.90 = 535.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.80/1,290.90 = 535.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.80x = 1,290.90 × 535.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.80x = 691,664.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,664.22/859.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.45

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