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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.56, 1,192.96 and 532.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.56, 1,192.96 and 532.93 is: 735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.56 : 1,192.96 = 532.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.56/1,192.96 = 532.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.56x = 1,192.96 × 532.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.56x = 635,764.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,764.17/864.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.36

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