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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.01, 1,199.05 and 553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.01, 1,199.05 and 553.71 is: 764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.01 : 1,199.05 = 553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.01/1,199.05 = 553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.01x = 1,199.05 × 553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.01x = 663,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,925.98/869.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.00

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