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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.30, 1,176.60 and 537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.30, 1,176.60 and 537.72 is: 742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.30 : 1,176.60 = 537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.30/1,176.60 = 537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.30x = 1,176.60 × 537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.30x = 632,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,681.35/852.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.32

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