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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.36, 1,191.84 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.36, 1,191.84 and 553.04 is: 763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.36 : 1,191.84 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.36/1,191.84 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.36x = 1,191.84 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.36x = 659,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,135.19/863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.45

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