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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.98, 1,195.26 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.98, 1,195.26 and 534.26 is: 737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.98 : 1,195.26 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.98/1,195.26 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.98x = 1,195.26 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.98x = 638,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,579.61/865.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.41

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