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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.47, 1,198.45 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.47, 1,198.45 and 537.16 is: 740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.47 : 1,198.45 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.47/1,198.45 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.47x = 1,198.45 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.47x = 643,759.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,759.40/869.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.40

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