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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.33, 1,192.05 and 739.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.33, 1,192.05 and 739.19 is: 1,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.33 : 1,192.05 = 739.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.33/1,192.05 = 739.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.33x = 1,192.05 × 739.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.33x = 881,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,145.48/864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.45

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