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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.48, 1,175.04 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.48, 1,175.04 and 541.76 is: 746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.48 : 1,175.04 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.48/1,175.04 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.48x = 1,175.04 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.48x = 636,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,589.67/852.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.75

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