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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.75, 1,199.66 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.75, 1,199.66 and 537.60 is: 741.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.75 : 1,199.66 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.75/1,199.66 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.75x = 1,199.66 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.75x = 644,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,936.99/869.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.52

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