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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.27, 1,175.73 and 537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.27, 1,175.73 and 537.39 is: 741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.27 : 1,175.73 = 537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.27/1,175.73 = 537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.27x = 1,175.73 × 537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.27x = 631,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,825.54/852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.34

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