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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.13, 1,195.29 and 534.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.13, 1,195.29 and 534.31 is: 737.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.13 : 1,195.29 = 534.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.13/1,195.29 = 534.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.13x = 1,195.29 × 534.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.13x = 638,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,659.14/866.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.37

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