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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.01, 1,293.35 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.01, 1,293.35 and 554.72 is: 831.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.01 : 1,293.35 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.01/1,293.35 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.01x = 1,293.35 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.01x = 717,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,437.87/863.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.32

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