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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.99, 1,194.30 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.99, 1,194.30 and 533.52 is: 736.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.99 : 1,194.30 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.99/1,194.30 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.99x = 1,194.30 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.99x = 637,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,182.94/864.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.64

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