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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.04, 1,293.65 and 555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.04, 1,293.65 and 555.50 is: 832.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.04 : 1,293.65 = 555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.04/1,293.65 = 555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.04x = 1,293.65 × 555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.04x = 718,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,622.58/863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.66

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