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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,196.55 and 552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,196.55 and 552.37 is: 762.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,196.55 = 552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,196.55 = 552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,196.55 × 552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 660,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,929.58/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.35

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