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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.45, 1,197.11 and 535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.45, 1,197.11 and 535.87 is: 739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.45 : 1,197.11 = 535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.45/1,197.11 = 535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.45x = 1,197.11 × 535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.45x = 641,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,495.34/867.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.52

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