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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.50, 1,297.28 and 556.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.50, 1,297.28 and 556.55 is: 835.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.50 : 1,297.28 = 556.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.50/1,297.28 = 556.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.50x = 1,297.28 × 556.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.50x = 722,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,001.18/864.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.17

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