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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.87, 1,291.11 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.87, 1,291.11 and 537.27 is: 806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.87 : 1,291.11 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.87/1,291.11 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.87x = 1,291.11 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.87x = 693,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,674.67/859.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.72

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