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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.15, 1,195.31 and 530.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.15, 1,195.31 and 530.11 is: 731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.15 : 1,195.31 = 530.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.15/1,195.31 = 530.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.15x = 1,195.31 × 530.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.15x = 633,645.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,645.62/866.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.56

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