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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,197.36 and 536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,197.36 and 536.15 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,197.36 = 536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,197.36 = 536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,197.36 × 536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 641,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,967.56/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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