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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.25, 1,199.84 and 558.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.25, 1,199.84 and 558.75 is: 771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.25 : 1,199.84 = 558.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.25/1,199.84 = 558.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.25x = 1,199.84 × 558.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.25x = 670,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,407.81/869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.25

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