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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.03, 1,175.16 and 536.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.03, 1,175.16 and 536.85 is: 741.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.03 : 1,175.16 = 536.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.03/1,175.16 = 536.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.03x = 1,175.16 × 536.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.03x = 630,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,884.65/851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.32

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