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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.70, 1,194.62 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.70, 1,194.62 and 534.68 is: 737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.70 : 1,194.62 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.70/1,194.62 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.70x = 1,194.62 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.70x = 638,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,739.42/865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.83

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