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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.04, 1,292.92 and 535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.04, 1,292.92 and 535.18 is: 800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.04 : 1,292.92 = 535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.04/1,292.92 = 535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.04x = 1,292.92 × 535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.04x = 691,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,944.93/864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.83

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