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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.25, 1,195.14 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.25, 1,195.14 and 534.33 is: 737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.25 : 1,195.14 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.25/1,195.14 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.25x = 1,195.14 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.25x = 638,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,599.16/866.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.20

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