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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.19, 1,176.38 and 541.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.19, 1,176.38 and 541.87 is: 748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.19 : 1,176.38 = 541.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.19/1,176.38 = 541.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.19x = 1,176.38 × 541.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.19x = 637,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,441.41/852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.01

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