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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,200.15 and 538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,200.15 and 538.11 is: 742.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,200.15 = 538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,200.15 = 538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,200.15 × 538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 645,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,812.72/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.60

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