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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.61, 1,196.04 and 551.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.61, 1,196.04 and 551.77 is: 761.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.61 : 1,196.04 = 551.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.61/1,196.04 = 551.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.61x = 1,196.04 × 551.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.61x = 659,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,939.88/866.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.52

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