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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.15, 1,198.71 and 537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.15, 1,198.71 and 537.26 is: 740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.15 : 1,198.71 = 537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.15/1,198.71 = 537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.15x = 1,198.71 × 537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.15x = 644,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,012.94/869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.97

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