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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.73, 1,194.66 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.73, 1,194.66 and 534.18 is: 737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.73 : 1,194.66 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.73/1,194.66 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.73x = 1,194.66 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.73x = 638,163.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,163.48/865.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.14

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