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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.68, 1,194.84 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.68, 1,194.84 and 554.64 is: 765.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.68 : 1,194.84 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.68/1,194.84 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.68x = 1,194.84 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.68x = 662,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,706.06/865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.53

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