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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866, 1,295.76 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866, 1,295.76 and 539.84 is: 807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 1,295.76 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/1,295.76 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 1,295.76 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 699,503.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,503.08/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.74

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