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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.23, 1,194.62 and 551.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.23, 1,194.62 and 551.14 is: 760.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.23 : 1,194.62 = 551.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.23/1,194.62 = 551.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.23x = 1,194.62 × 551.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.23x = 658,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,397.12/866.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.07

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