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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.96, 1,196.28 and 551.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.96, 1,196.28 and 551.67 is: 761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.96 : 1,196.28 = 551.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.96/1,196.28 = 551.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.96x = 1,196.28 × 551.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.96x = 659,951.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,951.79/866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.23

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