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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.18, 1,196.40 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.18, 1,196.40 and 535.68 is: 739.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.18 : 1,196.40 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.18/1,196.40 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.18x = 1,196.40 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.18x = 640,887.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,887.55/867.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.05

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