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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,300.86 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,300.86 and 542.16 is: 813.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,300.86 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,300.86 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,300.86 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 705,274.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,274.26/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.49

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