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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.07, 1,198.02 and 536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.07, 1,198.02 and 536.69 is: 740.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.07 : 1,198.02 = 536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.07/1,198.02 = 536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.07x = 1,198.02 × 536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.07x = 642,959.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,959.36/868.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.68

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