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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.62, 1,198.11 and 536.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.62, 1,198.11 and 536.70 is: 740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.62 : 1,198.11 = 536.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.62/1,198.11 = 536.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.62x = 1,198.11 × 536.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.62x = 643,025.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,025.64/868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.28

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