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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.37, 1,194.32 and 550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.37, 1,194.32 and 550.69 is: 760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.37 : 1,194.32 = 550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.37/1,194.32 = 550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.37x = 1,194.32 × 550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.37x = 657,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,700.08/865.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.02

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