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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.85, 1,195.40 and 535.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.85, 1,195.40 and 535.21 is: 738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.85 : 1,195.40 = 535.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.85/1,195.40 = 535.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.85x = 1,195.40 × 535.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.85x = 639,784.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,784.37/866.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.06

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