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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.47, 1,298.51 and 540.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.47, 1,298.51 and 540.46 is: 810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.47 : 1,298.51 = 540.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.47/1,298.51 = 540.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.47x = 1,298.51 × 540.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.47x = 701,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,792.71/865.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.88

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