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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,197.15 and 531.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,197.15 and 531.38 is: 733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,197.15 = 531.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,197.15 = 531.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,197.15 × 531.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 636,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,138.57/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.32

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