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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.47, 1,297.01 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.47, 1,297.01 and 539.46 is: 809.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.47 : 1,297.01 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.47/1,297.01 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.47x = 1,297.01 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.47x = 699,686.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,686.36/864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.38

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