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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863, 1,291.26 and 536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863, 1,291.26 and 536.84 is: 803.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863 : 1,291.26 = 536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863/1,291.26 = 536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863x = 1,291.26 × 536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863x = 693,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,200.02/863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.24

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