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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.72, 1,175.52 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.72, 1,175.52 and 536.76 is: 740.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.72 : 1,175.52 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.72/1,175.52 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.72x = 1,175.52 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.72x = 630,972.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,972.62/851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.83

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