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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.56, 1,292.04 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.56, 1,292.04 and 553.56 is: 829.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.56 : 1,292.04 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.56/1,292.04 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.56x = 1,292.04 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.56x = 715,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,221.66/862.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.18

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