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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.24, 1,200.10 and 537.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.24, 1,200.10 and 537.85 is: 742.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.24 : 1,200.10 = 537.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.24/1,200.10 = 537.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.24x = 1,200.10 × 537.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.24x = 645,473.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,473.79/869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.57

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