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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.99, 1,191.98 and 553.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.99, 1,191.98 and 553.67 is: 763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.99 : 1,191.98 = 553.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.99/1,191.98 = 553.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.99x = 1,191.98 × 553.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.99x = 659,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,963.57/863.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.86

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