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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.64, 1,296.62 and 539.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.64, 1,296.62 and 539.40 is: 807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.64 : 1,296.62 = 539.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.64/1,296.62 = 539.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.64x = 1,296.62 × 539.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.64x = 699,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,394.13/865.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.96

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