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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.38, 1,193.72 and 533.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.38, 1,193.72 and 533.58 is: 736.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.38 : 1,193.72 = 533.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.38/1,193.72 = 533.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.38x = 1,193.72 × 533.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.38x = 636,942.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,942.45/865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.03

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