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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.54, 1,198.68 and 536.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.54, 1,198.68 and 536.98 is: 741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.54 : 1,198.68 = 536.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.54/1,198.68 = 536.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.54x = 1,198.68 × 536.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.54x = 643,667.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,667.19/868.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.09

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