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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.52, 1,193.92 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.52, 1,193.92 and 533.71 is: 736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.52 : 1,193.92 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.52/1,193.92 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.52x = 1,193.92 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.52x = 637,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,209.20/865.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.22

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