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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.58, 1,195.53 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.58, 1,195.53 and 534.42 is: 737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.58 : 1,195.53 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.58/1,195.53 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.58x = 1,195.53 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.58x = 638,921.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,921.63/866.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.29

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