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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.97, 1,200.69 and 555.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.97, 1,200.69 and 555.37 is: 766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.97 : 1,200.69 = 555.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.97/1,200.69 = 555.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.97x = 1,200.69 × 555.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.97x = 666,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,827.21/869.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.49

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