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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.57, 1,195.90 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.57, 1,195.90 and 534.74 is: 737.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.57 : 1,195.90 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.57/1,195.90 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.57x = 1,195.90 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.57x = 639,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,488.25/866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.96

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