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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.26, 1,197.90 and 536.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.26, 1,197.90 and 536.34 is: 739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.26 : 1,197.90 = 536.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.26/1,197.90 = 536.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.26x = 1,197.90 × 536.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.26x = 642,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,481.69/868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.96

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