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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.09, 1,194.02 and 550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.09, 1,194.02 and 550.79 is: 760.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.09 : 1,194.02 = 550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.09/1,194.02 = 550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.09x = 1,194.02 × 550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.09x = 657,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,654.28/865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.21

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