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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.28, 1,174.63 and 536.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.28, 1,174.63 and 536.00 is: 739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.28 : 1,174.63 = 536.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.28/1,174.63 = 536.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.28x = 1,174.63 × 536.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.28x = 629,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,594.47/851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.59

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