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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.30, 1,195.63 and 551.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.30, 1,195.63 and 551.70 is: 761.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.30 : 1,195.63 = 551.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.30/1,195.63 = 551.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.30x = 1,195.63 × 551.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.30x = 659,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,637.07/866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.44

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