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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,200.38 and 537.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,200.38 and 537.91 is: 742.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,200.38 = 537.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,200.38 = 537.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,200.38 × 537.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 645,690.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,690.72/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.45

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