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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.77, 1,193.37 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.77, 1,193.37 and 533.19 is: 735.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.77 : 1,193.37 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.77/1,193.37 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.77x = 1,193.37 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.77x = 636,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,292.95/864.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.79

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