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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.02, 1,297.51 and 540.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.02, 1,297.51 and 540.90 is: 810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.02 : 1,297.51 = 540.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.02/1,297.51 = 540.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.02x = 1,297.51 × 540.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.02x = 701,823.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,823.16/866.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.40

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