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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.69, 1,197.81 and 536.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.69, 1,197.81 and 536.58 is: 740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.69 : 1,197.81 = 536.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.69/1,197.81 = 536.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.69x = 1,197.81 × 536.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.69x = 642,720.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,720.89/867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.73

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