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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.43, 1,171.04 and 537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.43, 1,171.04 and 537.75 is: 742.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.43 : 1,171.04 = 537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.43/1,171.04 = 537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.43x = 1,171.04 × 537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.43x = 629,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,724.07/848.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.22

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