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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.08, 1,198.08 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.08, 1,198.08 and 536.44 is: 740.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.08 : 1,198.08 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.08/1,198.08 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.08x = 1,198.08 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.08x = 642,698.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,698.04/868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.37

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