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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.08, 1,194.86 and 534.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.08, 1,194.86 and 534.69 is: 737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.08 : 1,194.86 = 534.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.08/1,194.86 = 534.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.08x = 1,194.86 × 534.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.08x = 638,879.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,879.69/866.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.67

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