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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.49, 1,197.75 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.49, 1,197.75 and 536.02 is: 740.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.49 : 1,197.75 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.49/1,197.75 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.49x = 1,197.75 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.49x = 642,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,017.96/867.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.09

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