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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.10, 1,195.56 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.10, 1,195.56 and 534.66 is: 738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.10 : 1,195.56 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.10/1,195.56 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.10x = 1,195.56 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.10x = 639,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,218.11/866.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.04

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