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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.12, 1,188.24 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.12, 1,188.24 and 550.56 is: 759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.12 : 1,188.24 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.12/1,188.24 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.12x = 1,188.24 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.12x = 654,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,197.41/861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.71

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