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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.58, 1,199.03 and 554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.58, 1,199.03 and 554.26 is: 765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.58 : 1,199.03 = 554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.58/1,199.03 = 554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.58x = 1,199.03 × 554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.58x = 664,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,573.96/868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.12

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