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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.89, 1,194.28 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.89, 1,194.28 and 550.80 is: 759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.89 : 1,194.28 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.89/1,194.28 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.89x = 1,194.28 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.89x = 657,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,808.05/865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.69

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