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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.80, 1,193.57 and 534.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.80, 1,193.57 and 534.00 is: 736.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.80 : 1,193.57 = 534.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.80/1,193.57 = 534.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.80x = 1,193.57 × 534.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.80x = 637,370.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,370.19/865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.16

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