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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.32, 1,193.64 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.32, 1,193.64 and 533.52 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.32 : 1,193.64 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.32/1,193.64 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.32x = 1,193.64 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.32x = 636,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,830.81/865.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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