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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.26, 1,198.61 and 536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.26, 1,198.61 and 536.88 is: 741.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.26 : 1,198.61 = 536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.26/1,198.61 = 536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.26x = 1,198.61 × 536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.26x = 643,509.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,509.74/868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.15

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