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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.61, 1,193.01 and 528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.61, 1,193.01 and 528.44 is: 729.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.61 : 1,193.01 = 528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.61/1,193.01 = 528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.61x = 1,193.01 × 528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.61x = 630,426.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,426.26/864.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.15

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