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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.40, 1,194.17 and 533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.40, 1,194.17 and 533.98 is: 736.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.40 : 1,194.17 = 533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.40/1,194.17 = 533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.40x = 1,194.17 × 533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.40x = 637,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,657.24/865.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.83

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