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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.87, 1,196.42 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.87, 1,196.42 and 536.09 is: 739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.87 : 1,196.42 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.87/1,196.42 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.87x = 1,196.42 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.87x = 641,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,380.14/867.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.03

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