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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.84, 1,197.61 and 531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.84, 1,197.61 and 531.68 is: 733.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.84 : 1,197.61 = 531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.84/1,197.61 = 531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.84x = 1,197.61 × 531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.84x = 636,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,745.28/867.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.71

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