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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,288.16 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,288.16 and 536.32 is: 802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,288.16 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,288.16 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,288.16 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 690,865.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,865.97/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.59

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