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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.40, 1,192.42 and 549.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.40, 1,192.42 and 549.49 is: 758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.40 : 1,192.42 = 549.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.40/1,192.42 = 549.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.40x = 1,192.42 × 549.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.40x = 655,222.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,222.87/864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.01

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