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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,300.50 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,300.50 and 541.56 is: 813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,300.50 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,300.50 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,300.50 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 704,298.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,298.78/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.69

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