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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.20, 1,175.06 and 536.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.20, 1,175.06 and 536.61 is: 740.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.20 : 1,175.06 = 536.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.20/1,175.06 = 536.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.20x = 1,175.06 × 536.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.20x = 630,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,554.69/851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.79

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