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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.36, 1,197.50 and 536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.36, 1,197.50 and 536.08 is: 740.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.36 : 1,197.50 = 536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.36/1,197.50 = 536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.36x = 1,197.50 × 536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.36x = 641,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,955.80/867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.13

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