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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,293.51 and 538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,293.51 and 538.34 is: 805.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,293.51 = 538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,293.51 = 538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,293.51 × 538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 696,348.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,348.17/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.49

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