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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.08, 1,193.40 and 533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.08, 1,193.40 and 533.34 is: 735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.08 : 1,193.40 = 533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.08/1,193.40 = 533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.08x = 1,193.40 × 533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.08x = 636,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,487.96/865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.76

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