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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.78, 1,194.18 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.78, 1,194.18 and 550.56 is: 760.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.78 : 1,194.18 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.78/1,194.18 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.78x = 1,194.18 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.78x = 657,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,467.74/864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.27

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