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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.36, 1,193.71 and 533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.36, 1,193.71 and 533.55 is: 736.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.36 : 1,193.71 = 533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.36/1,193.71 = 533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.36x = 1,193.71 × 533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.36x = 636,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,903.97/865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.00

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