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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.13, 1,199.16 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.13, 1,199.16 and 537.57 is: 741.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.13 : 1,199.16 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.13/1,199.16 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.13x = 1,199.16 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.13x = 644,632.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,632.44/869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.70

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