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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.06, 1,296.40 and 539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.06, 1,296.40 and 539.70 is: 809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.06 : 1,296.40 = 539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.06/1,296.40 = 539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.06x = 1,296.40 × 539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.06x = 699,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,667.08/864.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.74

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