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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,193.72 and 554.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,193.72 and 554.80 is: 765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,193.72 = 554.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,193.72 = 554.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,193.72 × 554.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 662,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,275.86/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.25

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