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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.93, 1,175.70 and 537.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.93, 1,175.70 and 537.08 is: 741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.93 : 1,175.70 = 537.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.93/1,175.70 = 537.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.93x = 1,175.70 × 537.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.93x = 631,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,444.96/851.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.19

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