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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.43, 1,198.32 and 536.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.43, 1,198.32 and 536.78 is: 740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.43 : 1,198.32 = 536.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.43/1,198.32 = 536.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.43x = 1,198.32 × 536.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.43x = 643,234.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,234.21/868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.69

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