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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.65, 1,299.49 and 542.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.65, 1,299.49 and 542.21 is: 812.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.65 : 1,299.49 = 542.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.65/1,299.49 = 542.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.65x = 1,299.49 × 542.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.65x = 704,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,588.62/867.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.07

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