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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.95, 1,194.94 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.95, 1,194.94 and 534.30 is: 737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.95 : 1,194.94 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.95/1,194.94 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.95x = 1,194.94 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.95x = 638,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,456.44/865.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.29

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