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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.70, 1,296.54 and 539.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.70, 1,296.54 and 539.25 is: 809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.70 : 1,296.54 = 539.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.70/1,296.54 = 539.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.70x = 1,296.54 × 539.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.70x = 699,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,159.20/863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.49

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