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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.48, 1,195.68 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.48, 1,195.68 and 534.78 is: 737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.48 : 1,195.68 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.48/1,195.68 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.48x = 1,195.68 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.48x = 639,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,425.75/866.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.96

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