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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.74, 1,196.10 and 556.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.74, 1,196.10 and 556.78 is: 768.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.74 : 1,196.10 = 556.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.74/1,196.10 = 556.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.74x = 1,196.10 × 556.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.74x = 665,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,969.52/866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.36

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