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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.31, 1,194.17 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.31, 1,194.17 and 533.93 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.31 : 1,194.17 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.31/1,194.17 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.31x = 1,194.17 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.31x = 637,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,594.55/865.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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