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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.84, 1,194.84 and 529.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.84, 1,194.84 and 529.63 is: 730.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.84 : 1,194.84 = 529.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.84/1,194.84 = 529.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.84x = 1,194.84 × 529.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.84x = 632,822.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,822.62/865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.88

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