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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.47, 1,197.07 and 536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.47, 1,197.07 and 536.16 is: 739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.47 : 1,197.07 = 536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.47/1,197.07 = 536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.47x = 1,197.07 × 536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.47x = 641,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,821.05/868.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.03

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