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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.57, 1,195.81 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.57, 1,195.81 and 534.88 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.57 : 1,195.81 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.57/1,195.81 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.57x = 1,195.81 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.57x = 639,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,610.53/866.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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