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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,191.04 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,191.04 and 552.32 is: 762.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,191.04 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,191.04 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,191.04 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 657,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,835.21/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.23

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