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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.87, 1,193.13 and 533.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.87, 1,193.13 and 533.17 is: 735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.87 : 1,193.13 = 533.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.87/1,193.13 = 533.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.87x = 1,193.13 × 533.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.87x = 636,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,144.10/864.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.54

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