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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.98, 1,197.76 and 536.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.98, 1,197.76 and 536.43 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.98 : 1,197.76 = 536.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.98/1,197.76 = 536.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.98x = 1,197.76 × 536.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.98x = 642,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,514.40/867.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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