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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.83, 1,294.62 and 554.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.83, 1,294.62 and 554.58 is: 832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.83 : 1,294.62 = 554.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.83/1,294.62 = 554.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.83x = 1,294.62 × 554.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.83x = 717,970.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,970.36/862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.11

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