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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.14, 1,197.38 and 553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.14, 1,197.38 and 553.05 is: 762.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.14 : 1,197.38 = 553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.14/1,197.38 = 553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.14x = 1,197.38 × 553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.14x = 662,212.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,212.39/868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.79

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