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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.88, 1,196.71 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.88, 1,196.71 and 535.50 is: 739.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.88 : 1,196.71 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.88/1,196.71 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.88x = 1,196.71 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.88x = 640,841.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,841.35/866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.25

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