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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,197.12 and 536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,197.12 and 536.46 is: 739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,197.12 = 536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,197.12 = 536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,197.12 × 536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 642,207.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,207.00/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.78

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