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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.92, 1,175.46 and 537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.92, 1,175.46 and 537.28 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.92 : 1,175.46 = 537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.92/1,175.46 = 537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.92x = 1,175.46 × 537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.92x = 631,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,551.15/851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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