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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.18, 1,297.59 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.18, 1,297.59 and 536.16 is: 803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.18 : 1,297.59 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.18/1,297.59 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.18x = 1,297.59 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.18x = 695,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,715.85/866.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.20

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