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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.68, 1,295.28 and 539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.68, 1,295.28 and 539.20 is: 808.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.68 : 1,295.28 = 539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.68/1,295.28 = 539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.68x = 1,295.28 × 539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.68x = 698,414.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,414.98/863.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.65

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