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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,295.14 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,295.14 and 554 is: 832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,295.14 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,295.14 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,295.14 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 717,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,507.56/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.38

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