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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.18, 1,175.66 and 537.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.18, 1,175.66 and 537.34 is: 741.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.18 : 1,175.66 = 537.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.18/1,175.66 = 537.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.18x = 1,175.66 × 537.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.18x = 631,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,723.27/852.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.30

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