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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.52, 1,174.94 and 536.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.52, 1,174.94 and 536.84 is: 740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.52 : 1,174.94 = 536.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.52/1,174.94 = 536.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.52x = 1,174.94 × 536.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.52x = 630,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,752.65/851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.73

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