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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.96, 1,196.50 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.96, 1,196.50 and 535.32 is: 738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.96 : 1,196.50 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.96/1,196.50 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.96x = 1,196.50 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.96x = 640,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,510.38/866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.80

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