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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863, 1,190.98 and 552.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863, 1,190.98 and 552.50 is: 762.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863 : 1,190.98 = 552.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863/1,190.98 = 552.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863x = 1,190.98 × 552.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863x = 658,016.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,016.45/863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.48

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