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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.08, 1,295.64 and 539.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.08, 1,295.64 and 539.64 is: 808.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.08 : 1,295.64 = 539.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.08/1,295.64 = 539.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.08x = 1,295.64 × 539.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.08x = 699,179.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,179.17/865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.22

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