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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.57, 1,195.05 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.57, 1,195.05 and 534.48 is: 737.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.57 : 1,195.05 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.57/1,195.05 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.57x = 1,195.05 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.57x = 638,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,728.67/865.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.93

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