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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,294.86 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,294.86 and 555.84 is: 833.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,294.86 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,294.86 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,294.86 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 719,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,734.98/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.26

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