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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.38, 1,176.24 and 537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.38, 1,176.24 and 537.70 is: 742.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.38 : 1,176.24 = 537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.38/1,176.24 = 537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.38x = 1,176.24 × 537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.38x = 632,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,464.25/852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.00

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