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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.44, 1,175.70 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.44, 1,175.70 and 549.51 is: 757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.44 : 1,175.70 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.44/1,175.70 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.44x = 1,175.70 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.44x = 646,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,058.91/852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.90

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