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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.60, 1,293.90 and 537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.60, 1,293.90 and 537.52 is: 806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.60 : 1,293.90 = 537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.60/1,293.90 = 537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.60x = 1,293.90 × 537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.60x = 695,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,497.13/862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.28

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