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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.67, 1,175.85 and 537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.67, 1,175.85 and 537.36 is: 741.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.67 : 1,175.85 = 537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.67/1,175.85 = 537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.67x = 1,175.85 × 537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.67x = 631,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,854.76/851.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.90

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