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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.36, 1,198.10 and 532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.36, 1,198.10 and 532.20 is: 734.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.36 : 1,198.10 = 532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.36/1,198.10 = 532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.36x = 1,198.10 × 532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.36x = 637,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,628.82/868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.29

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