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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,196.73 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,196.73 and 535.92 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,196.73 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,196.73 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,196.73 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 641,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,351.54/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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