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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.88, 1,198.60 and 537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.88, 1,198.60 and 537.20 is: 741.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.88 : 1,198.60 = 537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.88/1,198.60 = 537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.88x = 1,198.60 × 537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.88x = 643,887.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,887.92/868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.06

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