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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.81, 1,199.09 and 554.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.81, 1,199.09 and 554.21 is: 764.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.81 : 1,199.09 = 554.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.81/1,199.09 = 554.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.81x = 1,199.09 × 554.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.81x = 664,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,538.90/868.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.89

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