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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.66, 1,176.94 and 537.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.66, 1,176.94 and 537.98 is: 742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.66 : 1,176.94 = 537.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.66/1,176.94 = 537.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.66x = 1,176.94 × 537.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.66x = 633,170.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,170.18/852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.58

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