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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.22, 1,295.10 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.22, 1,295.10 and 534.18 is: 801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.22 : 1,295.10 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.22/1,295.10 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.22x = 1,295.10 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.22x = 691,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,816.52/863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.44

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