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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866, 1,194.72 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866, 1,194.72 and 534.32 is: 737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866 : 1,194.72 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866/1,194.72 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866x = 1,194.72 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866x = 638,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,362.79/866
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.14

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