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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,194.39 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,194.39 and 550.47 is: 759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,194.39 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,194.39 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,194.39 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 657,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,475.86/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.91

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