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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.62, 1,195.92 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.62, 1,195.92 and 534.88 is: 738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.62 : 1,195.92 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.62/1,195.92 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.62x = 1,195.92 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.62x = 639,673.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,673.69/866.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.12

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