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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.45, 1,175.84 and 537.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.45, 1,175.84 and 537.17 is: 740.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.45 : 1,175.84 = 537.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.45/1,175.84 = 537.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.45x = 1,175.84 × 537.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.45x = 631,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,625.97/852.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.95

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