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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.75, 1,193.36 and 554.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.75, 1,193.36 and 554.25 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.75 : 1,193.36 = 554.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.75/1,193.36 = 554.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.75x = 1,193.36 × 554.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.75x = 661,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,417.01/864.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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