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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.97, 1,194.39 and 551.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.97, 1,194.39 and 551.33 is: 760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.97 : 1,194.39 = 551.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.97/1,194.39 = 551.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.97x = 1,194.39 × 551.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.97x = 658,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,503.04/865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.42

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