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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.99, 1,294.29 and 542.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.99, 1,294.29 and 542.97 is: 812.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.99 : 1,294.29 = 542.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.99/1,294.29 = 542.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.99x = 1,294.29 × 542.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.99x = 702,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,760.64/864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.45

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