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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.87, 1,191.95 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.87, 1,191.95 and 548.76 is: 757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.87 : 1,191.95 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.87/1,191.95 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.87x = 1,191.95 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.87x = 654,095.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,095.85/863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.17

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