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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.94, 1,198.51 and 553.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.94, 1,198.51 and 553.88 is: 763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.94 : 1,198.51 = 553.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.94/1,198.51 = 553.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.94x = 1,198.51 × 553.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.94x = 663,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,823.34/868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.95

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