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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.45, 1,296.78 and 539.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.45, 1,296.78 and 539.55 is: 809.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.45 : 1,296.78 = 539.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.45/1,296.78 = 539.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.45x = 1,296.78 × 539.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.45x = 699,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,677.65/864.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.39

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