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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,195.56 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,195.56 and 535.12 is: 738.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,195.56 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,195.56 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,195.56 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 639,768.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,768.07/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.08

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