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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.83, 1,196.40 and 552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.83, 1,196.40 and 552.03 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.83 : 1,196.40 = 552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.83/1,196.40 = 552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.83x = 1,196.40 × 552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.83x = 660,448.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,448.69/866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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