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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.02, 1,193.70 and 533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.02, 1,193.70 and 533.38 is: 736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.02 : 1,193.70 = 533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.02/1,193.70 = 533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.02x = 1,193.70 × 533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.02x = 636,695.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,695.71/865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.05

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