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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.79, 1,198.11 and 536.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.79, 1,198.11 and 536.41 is: 740.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.79 : 1,198.11 = 536.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.79/1,198.11 = 536.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.79x = 1,198.11 × 536.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.79x = 642,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,678.68/867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.59

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