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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.84, 1,175.91 and 541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.84, 1,175.91 and 541.34 is: 747.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.84 : 1,175.91 = 541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.84/1,175.91 = 541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.84x = 1,175.91 × 541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.84x = 636,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,567.12/851.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.28

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