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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.59, 1,194.73 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.59, 1,194.73 and 534.29 is: 737.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.59 : 1,194.73 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.59/1,194.73 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.59x = 1,194.73 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.59x = 638,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,323.65/865.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.45

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