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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.76, 1,194.36 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.76, 1,194.36 and 534.20 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.76 : 1,194.36 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.76/1,194.36 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.76x = 1,194.36 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.76x = 638,027.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,027.11/865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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