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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.99, 1,194.63 and 533.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.99, 1,194.63 and 533.89 is: 736.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.99 : 1,194.63 = 533.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.99/1,194.63 = 533.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.99x = 1,194.63 × 533.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.99x = 637,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,801.01/865.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.50

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