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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.44, 1,176.05 and 537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.44, 1,176.05 and 537.73 is: 741.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.44 : 1,176.05 = 537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.44/1,176.05 = 537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.44x = 1,176.05 × 537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.44x = 632,395.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,395.77/852.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.87

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