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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.68, 1,174.80 and 541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.68, 1,174.80 and 541.36 is: 746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.68 : 1,174.80 = 541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.68/1,174.80 = 541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.68x = 1,174.80 × 541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.68x = 635,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,989.73/851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.75

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