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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,194.06 and 554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,194.06 and 554.68 is: 765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,194.06 = 554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,194.06 = 554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,194.06 × 554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 662,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,321.20/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.69

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