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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.85, 1,291.82 and 536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.85, 1,291.82 and 536.40 is: 804.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.85 : 1,291.82 = 536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.85/1,291.82 = 536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.85x = 1,291.82 × 536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.85x = 692,929.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,929.57/860.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.94

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