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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.90, 1,194.74 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.90, 1,194.74 and 534.34 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.90 : 1,194.74 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.90/1,194.74 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.90x = 1,194.74 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.90x = 638,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,391.71/865.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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