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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.44, 1,290.54 and 537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.44, 1,290.54 and 537.44 is: 805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.44 : 1,290.54 = 537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.44/1,290.54 = 537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.44x = 1,290.54 × 537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.44x = 693,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,587.82/861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.15

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