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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.21, 1,196.67 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.21, 1,196.67 and 535.51 is: 738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.21 : 1,196.67 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.21/1,196.67 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.21x = 1,196.67 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.21x = 640,828.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,828.75/867.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.95

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