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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.96, 1,290.54 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.96, 1,290.54 and 535.56 is: 803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.96 : 1,290.54 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.96/1,290.54 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.96x = 1,290.54 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.96x = 691,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,161.60/859.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.71

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