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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.64, 1,193.15 and 533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.64, 1,193.15 and 533.09 is: 735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.64 : 1,193.15 = 533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.64/1,193.15 = 533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.64x = 1,193.15 × 533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.64x = 636,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,056.33/864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.64

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