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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.16, 1,293.48 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.16, 1,293.48 and 537.20 is: 805.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.16 : 1,293.48 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.16/1,293.48 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.16x = 1,293.48 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.16x = 694,857.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,857.46/862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.95

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