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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.72, 1,289.16 and 535.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.72, 1,289.16 and 535.16 is: 801.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.72 : 1,289.16 = 535.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.72/1,289.16 = 535.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.72x = 1,289.16 × 535.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.72x = 689,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,906.87/860.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.55

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