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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.45, 1,193.17 and 533.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.45, 1,193.17 and 533.15 is: 735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.45 : 1,193.17 = 533.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.45/1,193.17 = 533.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.45x = 1,193.17 × 533.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.45x = 636,138.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,138.59/864.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.89

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