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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.79, 1,191.92 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.79, 1,191.92 and 553.71 is: 764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.79 : 1,191.92 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.79/1,191.92 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.79x = 1,191.92 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.79x = 659,975.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,975.25/863.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.05

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