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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.40, 1,296.87 and 556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.40, 1,296.87 and 556.60 is: 835.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.40 : 1,296.87 = 556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.40/1,296.87 = 556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.40x = 1,296.87 × 556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.40x = 721,837.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,837.84/864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.07

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