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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.76, 1,192.88 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.76, 1,192.88 and 549.44 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.76 : 1,192.88 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.76/1,192.88 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.76x = 1,192.88 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.76x = 655,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,415.99/864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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