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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.03, 1,190.61 and 548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.03, 1,190.61 and 548.28 is: 756.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.03 : 1,190.61 = 548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.03/1,190.61 = 548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.03x = 1,190.61 × 548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.03x = 652,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,787.65/863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.39

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