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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.14, 1,192.14 and 549.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.14, 1,192.14 and 549.23 is: 757.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.14 : 1,192.14 = 549.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.14/1,192.14 = 549.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.14x = 1,192.14 × 549.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.14x = 654,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,760.78/864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.70

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