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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.67, 1,195.92 and 535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.67, 1,195.92 and 535.09 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.67 : 1,195.92 = 535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.67/1,195.92 = 535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.67x = 1,195.92 × 535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.67x = 639,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,924.83/866.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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