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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.24, 1,300.62 and 540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.24, 1,300.62 and 540.62 is: 811.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.24 : 1,300.62 = 540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.24/1,300.62 = 540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.24x = 1,300.62 × 540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.24x = 703,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,141.18/866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.72

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