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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.23, 1,172.17 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.23, 1,172.17 and 534.27 is: 737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.23 : 1,172.17 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.23/1,172.17 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.23x = 1,172.17 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.23x = 626,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,255.27/849.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.44

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