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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867, 1,197.24 and 557.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867, 1,197.24 and 557.04 is: 769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867 : 1,197.24 = 557.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867/1,197.24 = 557.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867x = 1,197.24 × 557.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867x = 666,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,910.57/867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.22

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