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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.06, 1,170.52 and 537.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.06, 1,170.52 and 537.38 is: 741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.06 : 1,170.52 = 537.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.06/1,170.52 = 537.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.06x = 1,170.52 × 537.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.06x = 629,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,006.84/848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.71

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