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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,194.56 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,194.56 and 534.16 is: 737.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,194.56 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,194.56 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,194.56 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 638,086.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,086.17/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.28

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