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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.74, 1,291.95 and 537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.74, 1,291.95 and 537.12 is: 804.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.74 : 1,291.95 = 537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.74/1,291.95 = 537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.74x = 1,291.95 × 537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.74x = 693,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,932.18/862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.34

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