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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.52, 1,296.48 and 537.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.52, 1,296.48 and 537.92 is: 807.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.52 : 1,296.48 = 537.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.52/1,296.48 = 537.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.52x = 1,296.48 × 537.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.52x = 697,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,402.52/863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.63

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