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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.24, 1,194.21 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.24, 1,194.21 and 529.26 is: 730.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.24 : 1,194.21 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.24/1,194.21 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.24x = 1,194.21 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.24x = 632,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,045.09/865.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.49

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