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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.78, 1,196.94 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.78, 1,196.94 and 552.56 is: 763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.78 : 1,196.94 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.78/1,196.94 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.78x = 1,196.94 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.78x = 661,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,381.17/866.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.03

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