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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.72, 1,196.70 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.72, 1,196.70 and 535.60 is: 739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.72 : 1,196.70 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.72/1,196.70 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.72x = 1,196.70 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.72x = 640,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,952.52/866.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.52

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