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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.97, 1,197.05 and 535.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.97, 1,197.05 and 535.85 is: 739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.97 : 1,197.05 = 535.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.97/1,197.05 = 535.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.97x = 1,197.05 × 535.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.97x = 641,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,436.56/866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.86

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