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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.90, 1,196.02 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.90, 1,196.02 and 535.51 is: 738.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.90 : 1,196.02 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.90/1,196.02 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.90x = 1,196.02 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.90x = 640,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,479.82/866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.81

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