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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,296.81 and 536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,296.81 and 536.90 is: 804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,296.81 = 536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,296.81 = 536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,296.81 × 536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 696,250.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,250.80/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.21

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