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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.19, 1,192.01 and 532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.19, 1,192.01 and 532.29 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.19 : 1,192.01 = 532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.19/1,192.01 = 532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.19x = 1,192.01 × 532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.19x = 634,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,495.00/864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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