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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.60, 1,196.91 and 536.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.60, 1,196.91 and 536.18 is: 739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.60 : 1,196.91 = 536.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.60/1,196.91 = 536.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.60x = 1,196.91 × 536.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.60x = 641,753.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,753.22/867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.69

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