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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.81, 1,199.63 and 554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.81, 1,199.63 and 554.97 is: 765.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.81 : 1,199.63 = 554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.81/1,199.63 = 554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.81x = 1,199.63 × 554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.81x = 665,755.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,755.89/869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.41

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