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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.60, 1,298.40 and 536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.60, 1,298.40 and 536.80 is: 805.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.60 : 1,298.40 = 536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.60/1,298.40 = 536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.60x = 1,298.40 × 536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.60x = 696,981.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,981.12/865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.20

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