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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.07, 1,196.49 and 535.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.07, 1,196.49 and 535.49 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.07 : 1,196.49 = 535.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.07/1,196.49 = 535.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.07x = 1,196.49 × 535.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.07x = 640,708.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,708.43/867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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