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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,289.76 and 535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,289.76 and 535.84 is: 801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,289.76 = 535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,289.76 = 535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,289.76 × 535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 691,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,105.00/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.75

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