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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.88, 1,194.12 and 533.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.88, 1,194.12 and 533.88 is: 737.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.88 : 1,194.12 = 533.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.88/1,194.12 = 533.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.88x = 1,194.12 × 533.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.88x = 637,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,516.79/864.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.12

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