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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.63, 1,193.16 and 533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.63, 1,193.16 and 533.01 is: 735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.63 : 1,193.16 = 533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.63/1,193.16 = 533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.63x = 1,193.16 × 533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.63x = 635,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,966.21/864.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.54

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