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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.18, 1,174.68 and 536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.18, 1,174.68 and 536.33 is: 740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.18 : 1,174.68 = 536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.18/1,174.68 = 536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.18x = 1,174.68 × 536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.18x = 630,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,016.12/851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.17

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