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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.61, 1,192.84 and 554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.61, 1,192.84 and 554.29 is: 764.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.61 : 1,192.84 = 554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.61/1,192.84 = 554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.61x = 1,192.84 × 554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.61x = 661,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,179.28/864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.71

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