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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.35, 1,194.21 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.35, 1,194.21 and 533.79 is: 736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.35 : 1,194.21 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.35/1,194.21 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.35x = 1,194.21 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.35x = 637,457.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,457.36/865.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.65

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