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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.43, 1,176.56 and 541.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.43, 1,176.56 and 541.75 is: 747.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.43 : 1,176.56 = 541.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.43/1,176.56 = 541.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.43x = 1,176.56 × 541.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.43x = 637,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,401.38/852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.75

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