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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.43, 1,196.94 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.43, 1,196.94 and 535.78 is: 739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.43 : 1,196.94 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.43/1,196.94 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.43x = 1,196.94 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.43x = 641,296.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,296.51/867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.31

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