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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.39, 1,197.86 and 553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.39, 1,197.86 and 553.70 is: 763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.39 : 1,197.86 = 553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.39/1,197.86 = 553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.39x = 1,197.86 × 553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.39x = 663,255.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,255.31/868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.78

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