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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.49, 1,193.61 and 533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.49, 1,193.61 and 533.02 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.49 : 1,193.61 = 533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.49/1,193.61 = 533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.49x = 1,193.61 × 533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.49x = 636,218.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,218.00/864.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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