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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.81, 1,193.54 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.81, 1,193.54 and 533.52 is: 736.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.81 : 1,193.54 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.81/1,193.54 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.81x = 1,193.54 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.81x = 636,774.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,774.79/864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.32

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