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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.04, 1,191.36 and 553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.04, 1,191.36 and 553 is: 762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.04 : 1,191.36 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.04/1,191.36 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.04x = 1,191.36 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.04x = 658,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,822.08/864.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.49

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