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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.83, 1,195.88 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.83, 1,195.88 and 534.68 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.83 : 1,195.88 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.83/1,195.88 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.83x = 1,195.88 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.83x = 639,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,405.80/866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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