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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.04, 1,195.02 and 555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.04, 1,195.02 and 555.96 is: 767.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.04 : 1,195.02 = 555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.04/1,195.02 = 555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.04x = 1,195.02 × 555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.04x = 664,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,383.32/866.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.15

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