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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.40, 1,191.60 and 549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.40, 1,191.60 and 549.12 is: 757.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.40 : 1,191.60 = 549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.40/1,191.60 = 549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.40x = 1,191.60 × 549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.40x = 654,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,331.39/863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.85

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