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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.68, 1,192.93 and 532.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.68, 1,192.93 and 532.91 is: 735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.68 : 1,192.93 = 532.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.68/1,192.93 = 532.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.68x = 1,192.93 × 532.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.68x = 635,725.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,725.98/864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.22

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