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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.44, 1,187.62 and 549.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.44, 1,187.62 and 549.76 is: 758.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.44 : 1,187.62 = 549.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.44/1,187.62 = 549.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.44x = 1,187.62 × 549.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.44x = 652,905.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,905.97/860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.80

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