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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863, 1,292.70 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863, 1,292.70 and 537.56 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863 : 1,292.70 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863/1,292.70 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863x = 1,292.70 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863x = 694,903.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,903.81/863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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