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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.97, 1,199.31 and 554.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.97, 1,199.31 and 554.37 is: 765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.97 : 1,199.31 = 554.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.97/1,199.31 = 554.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.97x = 1,199.31 × 554.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.97x = 664,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,861.48/868.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.11

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