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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.96, 1,191.82 and 549.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.96, 1,191.82 and 549.24 is: 757.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.96 : 1,191.82 = 549.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.96/1,191.82 = 549.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.96x = 1,191.82 × 549.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.96x = 654,595.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,595.22/863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.67

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