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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.59, 1,197.80 and 536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.59, 1,197.80 and 536.46 is: 740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.59 : 1,197.80 = 536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.59/1,197.80 = 536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.59x = 1,197.80 × 536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.59x = 642,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,569.11/867.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.64

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