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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.94, 1,293.43 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.94, 1,293.43 and 533.32 is: 800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.94 : 1,293.43 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.94/1,293.43 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.94x = 1,293.43 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.94x = 689,812.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,812.09/861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.30

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