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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.11, 1,192.36 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.11, 1,192.36 and 532.68 is: 735.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.11 : 1,192.36 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.11/1,192.36 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.11x = 1,192.36 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.11x = 635,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,146.32/864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.03

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