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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.61, 1,188.05 and 550.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.61, 1,188.05 and 550.29 is: 759.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.61 : 1,188.05 = 550.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.61/1,188.05 = 550.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.61x = 1,188.05 × 550.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.61x = 653,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,769.28/860.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.66

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