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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.65, 1,200.35 and 537.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.65, 1,200.35 and 537.89 is: 742.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.65 : 1,200.35 = 537.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.65/1,200.35 = 537.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.65x = 1,200.35 × 537.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.65x = 645,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,651.02/869.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.42

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