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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.09, 1,192.46 and 532.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.09, 1,192.46 and 532.73 is: 735.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.09 : 1,192.46 = 532.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.09/1,192.46 = 532.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.09x = 1,192.46 × 532.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.09x = 635,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,263.53/864.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.18

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