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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.98, 1,175.73 and 542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.98, 1,175.73 and 542.26 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.98 : 1,175.73 = 542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.98/1,175.73 = 542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.98x = 1,175.73 × 542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.98x = 637,551.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,551.35/852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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