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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,196.44 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,196.44 and 535.70 is: 739.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,196.44 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,196.44 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,196.44 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 640,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,932.91/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.42

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