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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.78, 1,197.87 and 536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.78, 1,197.87 and 536.55 is: 740.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.78 : 1,197.87 = 536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.78/1,197.87 = 536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.78x = 1,197.87 × 536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.78x = 642,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,717.15/867.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.65

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