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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,298.16 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,298.16 and 540.56 is: 810.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,298.16 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,298.16 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,298.16 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 701,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,733.37/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.39

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