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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.55, 1,198.95 and 553.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.55, 1,198.95 and 553.82 is: 764.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.55 : 1,198.95 = 553.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.55/1,198.95 = 553.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.55x = 1,198.95 × 553.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.55x = 663,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,996.49/868.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.49

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