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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.54, 1,196.10 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.54, 1,196.10 and 535.12 is: 738.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.54 : 1,196.10 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.54/1,196.10 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.54x = 1,196.10 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.54x = 640,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,057.03/866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.64

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