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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.84, 1,298.66 and 542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.84, 1,298.66 and 542.36 is: 812.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.84 : 1,298.66 = 542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.84/1,298.66 = 542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.84x = 1,298.66 × 542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.84x = 704,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,341.24/866.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.54

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