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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.45, 1,194.35 and 533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.45, 1,194.35 and 533.87 is: 736.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.45 : 1,194.35 = 533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.45/1,194.35 = 533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.45x = 1,194.35 × 533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.45x = 637,618.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,618.99/865.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.75

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