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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,189.48 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,189.48 and 547.44 is: 755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,189.48 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,189.48 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,189.48 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 651,168.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,168.93/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.45

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