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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.46, 1,197.19 and 535.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.46, 1,197.19 and 535.90 is: 739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.46 : 1,197.19 = 535.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.46/1,197.19 = 535.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.46x = 1,197.19 × 535.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.46x = 641,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,574.12/867.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.60

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