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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,197.53 and 531.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,197.53 and 531.77 is: 733.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,197.53 = 531.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,197.53 = 531.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,197.53 × 531.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 636,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,806.87/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.85

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