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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.24, 1,193.40 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.24, 1,193.40 and 533.54 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.24 : 1,193.40 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.24/1,193.40 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.24x = 1,193.40 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.24x = 636,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,729.62/865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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