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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.64, 1,192.10 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.64, 1,192.10 and 553.14 is: 763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.64 : 1,192.10 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.64/1,192.10 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.64x = 1,192.10 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.64x = 659,398.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,398.19/863.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.51

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