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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.73, 1,196.70 and 535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.73, 1,196.70 and 535.59 is: 739.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.73 : 1,196.70 = 535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.73/1,196.70 = 535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.73x = 1,196.70 × 535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.73x = 640,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,940.55/866.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.49

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