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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.92, 1,194.44 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.92, 1,194.44 and 534.08 is: 736.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.92 : 1,194.44 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.92/1,194.44 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.92x = 1,194.44 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.92x = 637,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,926.52/865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.70

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