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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.73, 1,176.63 and 538.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.73, 1,176.63 and 538.04 is: 742.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.73 : 1,176.63 = 538.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.73/1,176.63 = 538.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.73x = 1,176.63 × 538.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.73x = 633,074.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,074.93/852.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.41

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