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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.74, 1,296.45 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.74, 1,296.45 and 540.12 is: 808.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.74 : 1,296.45 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.74/1,296.45 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.74x = 1,296.45 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.74x = 700,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,238.57/865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.83

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