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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.28, 1,175.51 and 537.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.28, 1,175.51 and 537.11 is: 741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.28 : 1,175.51 = 537.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.28/1,175.51 = 537.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.28x = 1,175.51 × 537.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.28x = 631,369.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,369.61/851.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.67

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