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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,198.94 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,198.94 and 553.84 is: 764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,198.94 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,198.94 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,198.94 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 664,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,015.16/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.00

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