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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,194.60 and 555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,194.60 and 555.04 is: 766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,194.60 = 555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,194.60 = 555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,194.60 × 555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 663,050.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,050.78/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.21

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