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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,194.62 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,194.62 and 534.15 is: 737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,194.62 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,194.62 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,194.62 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 638,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,103.60/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.20

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