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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,194.59 and 534.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,194.59 and 534.17 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,194.59 = 534.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,194.59 = 534.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,194.59 × 534.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 638,105.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,105.50/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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