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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.25, 1,295.60 and 556.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.25, 1,295.60 and 556.18 is: 833.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.25 : 1,295.60 = 556.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.25/1,295.60 = 556.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.25x = 1,295.60 × 556.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.25x = 720,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,580.79/864.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.77

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