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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.65, 1,199.40 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.65, 1,199.40 and 537.76 is: 741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.65 : 1,199.40 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.65/1,199.40 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.65x = 1,199.40 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.65x = 644,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,983.35/869.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.66

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