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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.82, 1,291.75 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.82, 1,291.75 and 535.98 is: 802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.82 : 1,291.75 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.82/1,291.75 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.82x = 1,291.75 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.82x = 692,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,355.67/862.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.43

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