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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.45, 1,195.73 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.45, 1,195.73 and 534.87 is: 738.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.45 : 1,195.73 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.45/1,195.73 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.45x = 1,195.73 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.45x = 639,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,560.11/866.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.14

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