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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.74, 1,199.48 and 537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.74, 1,199.48 and 537.27 is: 741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.74 : 1,199.48 = 537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.74/1,199.48 = 537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.74x = 1,199.48 × 537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.74x = 644,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,441.93/868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.81

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