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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.75, 1,197.50 and 557.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.75, 1,197.50 and 557.25 is: 769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.75 : 1,197.50 = 557.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.75/1,197.50 = 557.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.75x = 1,197.50 × 557.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.75x = 667,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,306.88/867.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.01

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