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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,173.90 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,173.90 and 540.52 is: 745.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,173.90 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,173.90 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,173.90 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 634,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,516.43/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.60

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