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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.35, 1,175.30 and 537.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.35, 1,175.30 and 537.23 is: 740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.35 : 1,175.30 = 537.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.35/1,175.30 = 537.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.35x = 1,175.30 × 537.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.35x = 631,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,406.42/852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.78

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