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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.86, 1,191.81 and 553.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.86, 1,191.81 and 553.54 is: 763.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.86 : 1,191.81 = 553.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.86/1,191.81 = 553.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.86x = 1,191.81 × 553.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.86x = 659,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,714.51/863.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.68

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