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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.49, 1,196.51 and 535.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.49, 1,196.51 and 535.79 is: 739.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.49 : 1,196.51 = 535.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.49/1,196.51 = 535.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.49x = 1,196.51 × 535.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.49x = 641,078.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,078.41/867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.01

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