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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.50, 1,170.27 and 537.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.50, 1,170.27 and 537.54 is: 742.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.50 : 1,170.27 = 537.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.50/1,170.27 = 537.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.50x = 1,170.27 × 537.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.50x = 629,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,066.94/847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.26

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