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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.63, 1,299.42 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.63, 1,299.42 and 535.56 is: 803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.63 : 1,299.42 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.63/1,299.42 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.63x = 1,299.42 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.63x = 695,917.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,917.38/865.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.94

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