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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.18, 1,170.30 and 537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.18, 1,170.30 and 537.50 is: 741.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.18 : 1,170.30 = 537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.18/1,170.30 = 537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.18x = 1,170.30 × 537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.18x = 629,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,036.25/848.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.63

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