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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.10, 1,197.22 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.10, 1,197.22 and 535.98 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.10 : 1,197.22 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.10/1,197.22 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.10x = 1,197.22 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.10x = 641,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,678.65/867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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