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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.98, 1,196.39 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.98, 1,196.39 and 535.43 is: 738.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.98 : 1,196.39 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.98/1,196.39 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.98x = 1,196.39 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.98x = 640,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,583.41/866.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.87

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