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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.37, 1,198.35 and 536.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.37, 1,198.35 and 536.90 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.37 : 1,198.35 = 536.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.37/1,198.35 = 536.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.37x = 1,198.35 × 536.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.37x = 643,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,388.12/868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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