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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,300.78 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,300.78 and 541.44 is: 813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,300.78 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,300.78 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,300.78 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 704,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,294.32/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.42

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