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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.96, 1,292.04 and 536.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.96, 1,292.04 and 536.56 is: 805.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.96 : 1,292.04 = 536.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.96/1,292.04 = 536.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.96x = 1,292.04 × 536.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.96x = 693,256.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,256.98/860.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.21

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