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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.36, 1,193.22 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.36, 1,193.22 and 553.32 is: 763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.36 : 1,193.22 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.36/1,193.22 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.36x = 1,193.22 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.36x = 660,232.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,232.49/864.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.84

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