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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.25, 1,291.64 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.25, 1,291.64 and 537.09 is: 803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.25 : 1,291.64 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.25/1,291.64 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.25x = 1,291.64 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.25x = 693,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,724.24/863.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.62

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