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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.51, 1,192.19 and 548.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.51, 1,192.19 and 548.82 is: 757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.51 : 1,192.19 = 548.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.51/1,192.19 = 548.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.51x = 1,192.19 × 548.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.51x = 654,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,294.97/863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.72

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