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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.53, 1,194.60 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.53, 1,194.60 and 534.27 is: 737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.53 : 1,194.60 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.53/1,194.60 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.53x = 1,194.60 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.53x = 638,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,238.94/865.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.40

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