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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865, 1,193.44 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865, 1,193.44 and 533.22 is: 735.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865 : 1,193.44 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865/1,193.44 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865x = 1,193.44 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865x = 636,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,366.08/865
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.68

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