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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.44, 1,194.66 and 551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.44, 1,194.66 and 551.16 is: 760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.44 : 1,194.66 = 551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.44/1,194.66 = 551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.44x = 1,194.66 × 551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.44x = 658,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,448.81/865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.83

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