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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.65, 1,198.44 and 532.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.65, 1,198.44 and 532.56 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.65 : 1,198.44 = 532.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.65/1,198.44 = 532.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.65x = 1,198.44 × 532.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.65x = 638,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,241.21/868.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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