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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.81, 1,192.73 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.81, 1,192.73 and 533.32 is: 735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.81 : 1,192.73 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.81/1,192.73 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.81x = 1,192.73 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.81x = 636,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,101.12/864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.54

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