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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,194.58 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,194.58 and 550.74 is: 760.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,194.58 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,194.58 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,194.58 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 657,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,902.99/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.18

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