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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.71, 1,199.22 and 554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.71, 1,199.22 and 554.40 is: 765.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.71 : 1,199.22 = 554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.71/1,199.22 = 554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.71x = 1,199.22 × 554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.71x = 664,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,844.80/868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.32

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