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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.24, 1,195.26 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.24, 1,195.26 and 534.77 is: 737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.24 : 1,195.26 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.24/1,195.26 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.24x = 1,195.26 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.24x = 639,190.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,190.20/866.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.89

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