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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,177.25 and 542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,177.25 and 542.25 is: 748.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,177.25 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,177.25 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,177.25 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 638,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,361.10/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.43

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