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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.84, 1,297.78 and 539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.84, 1,297.78 and 539.44 is: 810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.84 : 1,297.78 = 539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.84/1,297.78 = 539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.84x = 1,297.78 × 539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.84x = 700,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,074.44/863.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.42

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