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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.12, 1,174.98 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.12, 1,174.98 and 536.48 is: 740.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.12 : 1,174.98 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.12/1,174.98 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.12x = 1,174.98 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.12x = 630,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,353.27/851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.62

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