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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.23, 1,196.73 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.23, 1,196.73 and 535.68 is: 739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.23 : 1,196.73 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.23/1,196.73 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.23x = 1,196.73 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.23x = 641,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,064.33/867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.21

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