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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.24, 1,192.74 and 549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.24, 1,192.74 and 549.60 is: 758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.24 : 1,192.74 = 549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.24/1,192.74 = 549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.24x = 1,192.74 × 549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.24x = 655,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,529.90/864.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.50

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