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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.62, 1,192.55 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.62, 1,192.55 and 533.22 is: 735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.62 : 1,192.55 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.62/1,192.55 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.62x = 1,192.55 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.62x = 635,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,891.51/864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.46

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