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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.34, 1,194.19 and 533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.34, 1,194.19 and 533.98 is: 736.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.34 : 1,194.19 = 533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.34/1,194.19 = 533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.34x = 1,194.19 × 533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.34x = 637,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,670.91/865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.91

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