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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.20, 1,193.63 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.20, 1,193.63 and 533.28 is: 735.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.20 : 1,193.63 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.20/1,193.63 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.20x = 1,193.63 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.20x = 636,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,536.34/865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.71

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