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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.06, 1,198.13 and 532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.06, 1,198.13 and 532.07 is: 734.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.06 : 1,198.13 = 532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.06/1,198.13 = 532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.06x = 1,198.13 × 532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.06x = 637,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,480.38/868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.37

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