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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,295.82 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,295.82 and 538.44 is: 808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,295.82 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,295.82 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,295.82 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 697,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,721.32/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.00

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