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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.22, 1,175.79 and 537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.22, 1,175.79 and 537.40 is: 741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.22 : 1,175.79 = 537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.22/1,175.79 = 537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.22x = 1,175.79 × 537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.22x = 631,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,869.55/852.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.44

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