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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.60, 1,292.40 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.60, 1,292.40 and 536.52 is: 804.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.60 : 1,292.40 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.60/1,292.40 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.60x = 1,292.40 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.60x = 693,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,398.45/861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.78

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