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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.70, 1,293.30 and 537.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.70, 1,293.30 and 537.35 is: 805.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.70 : 1,293.30 = 537.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.70/1,293.30 = 537.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.70x = 1,293.30 × 537.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.70x = 694,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,948.29/862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.56

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