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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.49, 1,191.14 and 548.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.49, 1,191.14 and 548.54 is: 756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.49 : 1,191.14 = 548.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.49/1,191.14 = 548.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.49x = 1,191.14 × 548.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.49x = 653,387.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,387.94/863.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.68

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