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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.93, 1,194.27 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.93, 1,194.27 and 533.49 is: 736.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.93 : 1,194.27 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.93/1,194.27 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.93x = 1,194.27 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.93x = 637,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,131.10/864.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.63

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