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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.85, 1,196.77 and 536.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.85, 1,196.77 and 536.21 is: 739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.85 : 1,196.77 = 536.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.85/1,196.77 = 536.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.85x = 1,196.77 × 536.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.85x = 641,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,720.04/867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.44

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