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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.82, 1,295.75 and 536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.82, 1,295.75 and 536.63 is: 803.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.82 : 1,295.75 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.82/1,295.75 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.82x = 1,295.75 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.82x = 695,329.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,329.16/865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.09

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