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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.46, 1,193.21 and 549.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.46, 1,193.21 and 549.73 is: 758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.46 : 1,193.21 = 549.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.46/1,193.21 = 549.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.46x = 1,193.21 × 549.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.46x = 655,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,943.33/864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.79

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