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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,297.50 and 539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,297.50 and 539.56 is: 810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,297.50 = 539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,297.50 = 539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,297.50 × 539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 700,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,079.10/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.69

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