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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.25, 1,194.05 and 554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.25, 1,194.05 and 554.75 is: 765.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.25 : 1,194.05 = 554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.25/1,194.05 = 554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.25x = 1,194.05 × 554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.25x = 662,396.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,396.46/865.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.56

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