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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.06, 1,292.36 and 538.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.06, 1,292.36 and 538.65 is: 806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.06 : 1,292.36 = 538.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.06/1,292.36 = 538.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.06x = 1,292.36 × 538.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.06x = 696,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,127.02/863.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.58

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