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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.22, 1,193.06 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.22, 1,193.06 and 532.84 is: 735.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.22 : 1,193.06 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.22/1,193.06 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.22x = 1,193.06 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.22x = 635,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,710.09/864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.59

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