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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.41, 1,296.14 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.41, 1,296.14 and 540 is: 809.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.41 : 1,296.14 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.41/1,296.14 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.41x = 1,296.14 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.41x = 699,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,912.90/864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.70

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