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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.78, 1,193.74 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.78, 1,193.74 and 533.54 is: 736.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.78 : 1,193.74 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.78/1,193.74 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.78x = 1,193.74 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.78x = 636,902.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,902.98/864.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.49

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