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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.31, 1,196.17 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.31, 1,196.17 and 552.32 is: 761.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.31 : 1,196.17 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.31/1,196.17 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.31x = 1,196.17 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.31x = 660,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,665.74/867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.74

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