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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.56, 1,293.54 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.56, 1,293.54 and 554.56 is: 830.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.56 : 1,293.54 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.56/1,293.54 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.56x = 1,293.54 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.56x = 717,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,345.54/863.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.68

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