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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,196.88 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,196.88 and 535.90 is: 739.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,196.88 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,196.88 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,196.88 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 641,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,407.99/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.89

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