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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.09, 1,198.49 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.09, 1,198.49 and 536.96 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.09 : 1,198.49 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.09/1,198.49 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.09x = 1,198.49 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.09x = 643,541.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,541.19/868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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