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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.13, 1,194.17 and 554.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.13, 1,194.17 and 554.63 is: 765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.13 : 1,194.17 = 554.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.13/1,194.17 = 554.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.13x = 1,194.17 × 554.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.13x = 662,313.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,313.76/865.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.57

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