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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,194.85 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,194.85 and 529.68 is: 730.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,194.85 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,194.85 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,194.85 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 632,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,888.57/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.96

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