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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,191.66 and 548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,191.66 and 548.77 is: 757.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,191.66 = 548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,191.66 = 548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,191.66 × 548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 653,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,947.26/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.44

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