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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.88, 1,175.94 and 541.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.88, 1,175.94 and 541.32 is: 747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.88 : 1,175.94 = 541.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.88/1,175.94 = 541.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.88x = 1,175.94 × 541.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.88x = 636,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,559.84/851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.24

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