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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.72, 1,295.16 and 539.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.72, 1,295.16 and 539.16 is: 807.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.72 : 1,295.16 = 539.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.72/1,295.16 = 539.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.72x = 1,295.16 × 539.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.72x = 698,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,298.47/864.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.54

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