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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.62, 1,195.01 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.62, 1,195.01 and 534.24 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.62 : 1,195.01 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.62/1,195.01 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.62x = 1,195.01 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.62x = 638,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,422.14/865.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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