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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.86, 1,195.30 and 555.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.86, 1,195.30 and 555.54 is: 766.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.86 : 1,195.30 = 555.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.86/1,195.30 = 555.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.86x = 1,195.30 × 555.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.86x = 664,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,036.96/865.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.91

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