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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.74, 1,293.45 and 538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.74, 1,293.45 and 538.12 is: 805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.74 : 1,293.45 = 538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.74/1,293.45 = 538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.74x = 1,293.45 × 538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.74x = 696,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,031.31/863.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.83

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