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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.74, 1,193.76 and 533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.74, 1,193.76 and 533.24 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.74 : 1,193.76 = 533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.74/1,193.76 = 533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.74x = 1,193.76 × 533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.74x = 636,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,560.58/864.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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