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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.38, 1,194.48 and 529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.38, 1,194.48 and 529.41 is: 730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.38 : 1,194.48 = 529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.38/1,194.48 = 529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.38x = 1,194.48 × 529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.38x = 632,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,369.66/865.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.74

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