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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.51, 1,295.87 and 556.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.51, 1,295.87 and 556.11 is: 834.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.51 : 1,295.87 = 556.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.51/1,295.87 = 556.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.51x = 1,295.87 × 556.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.51x = 720,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,643.49/863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.56

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