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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.80, 1,292.40 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.80, 1,292.40 and 536.80 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.80 : 1,292.40 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.80/1,292.40 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.80x = 1,292.40 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.80x = 693,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,760.32/860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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