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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.03, 1,176.54 and 537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.03, 1,176.54 and 537.84 is: 742.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.03 : 1,176.54 = 537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.03/1,176.54 = 537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.03x = 1,176.54 × 537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.03x = 632,790.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,790.27/852.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.69

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