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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.51, 1,194.82 and 551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.51, 1,194.82 and 551.28 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.51 : 1,194.82 = 551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.51/1,194.82 = 551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.51x = 1,194.82 × 551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.51x = 658,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,677.49/866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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