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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.56, 1,193.81 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.56, 1,193.81 and 550.88 is: 759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.56 : 1,193.81 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.56/1,193.81 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.56x = 1,193.81 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.56x = 657,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,640.08/865.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.79

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