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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.25, 1,192.67 and 553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.25, 1,192.67 and 553.77 is: 764.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.25 : 1,192.67 = 553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.25/1,192.67 = 553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.25x = 1,192.67 × 553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.25x = 660,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,462.10/864.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.20

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