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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.52, 1,298.88 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.52, 1,298.88 and 541.14 is: 811.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.52 : 1,298.88 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.52/1,298.88 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.52x = 1,298.88 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.52x = 702,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,875.92/866.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.15

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