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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.09, 1,175.40 and 537.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.09, 1,175.40 and 537.60 is: 741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.09 : 1,175.40 = 537.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.09/1,175.40 = 537.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.09x = 1,175.40 × 537.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.09x = 631,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,895.04/852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.58

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