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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.94, 1,176.69 and 537.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.94, 1,176.69 and 537.96 is: 742.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.94 : 1,176.69 = 537.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.94/1,176.69 = 537.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.94x = 1,176.69 × 537.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.94x = 633,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,012.15/852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.15

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