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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.95, 1,196.33 and 535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.95, 1,196.33 and 535.25 is: 738.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.95 : 1,196.33 = 535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.95/1,196.33 = 535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.95x = 1,196.33 × 535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.95x = 640,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,335.95/866.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.61

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