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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.76, 1,297.68 and 540.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.76, 1,297.68 and 540.76 is: 811.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.76 : 1,297.68 = 540.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.76/1,297.68 = 540.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.76x = 1,297.68 × 540.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.76x = 701,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,733.44/864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.48

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