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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,195.16 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,195.16 and 534.38 is: 737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,195.16 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,195.16 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,195.16 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 638,665.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,665.43/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.69

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