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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.51, 1,198.56 and 536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.51, 1,198.56 and 536.95 is: 741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.51 : 1,198.56 = 536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.51/1,198.56 = 536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.51x = 1,198.56 × 536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.51x = 643,566.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,566.79/868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.00

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