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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.97, 1,191.90 and 549.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.97, 1,191.90 and 549.07 is: 757.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.97 : 1,191.90 = 549.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.97/1,191.90 = 549.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.97x = 1,191.90 × 549.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.97x = 654,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,433.12/863.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.47

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