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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.96, 1,199.28 and 559.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.96, 1,199.28 and 559.36 is: 771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.96 : 1,199.28 = 559.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.96/1,199.28 = 559.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.96x = 1,199.28 × 559.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.96x = 670,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,829.26/868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.99

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