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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.19, 1,174.60 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.19, 1,174.60 and 536.36 is: 740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.19 : 1,174.60 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.19/1,174.60 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.19x = 1,174.60 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.19x = 630,003.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,003.25/851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.14

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