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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.56, 1,197.27 and 536.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.56, 1,197.27 and 536.18 is: 739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.56 : 1,197.27 = 536.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.56/1,197.27 = 536.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.56x = 1,197.27 × 536.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.56x = 641,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,946.24/867.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.95

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