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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.32, 1,198.36 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.32, 1,198.36 and 536.94 is: 741.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.32 : 1,198.36 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.32/1,198.36 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.32x = 1,198.36 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.32x = 643,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,447.42/868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.03

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