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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.53, 1,193.22 and 528.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.53, 1,193.22 and 528.58 is: 729.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.53 : 1,193.22 = 528.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.53/1,193.22 = 528.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.53x = 1,193.22 × 528.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.53x = 630,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,709.58/864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.54

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