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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.12, 1,195.24 and 556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.12, 1,195.24 and 556.08 is: 766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.12 : 1,195.24 = 556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.12/1,195.24 = 556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.12x = 1,195.24 × 556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.12x = 664,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,649.06/867.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.50

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