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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,299.48 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,299.48 and 539.92 is: 810.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,299.48 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,299.48 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,299.48 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 701,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,615.24/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.63

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