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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.30, 1,171.54 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.30, 1,171.54 and 534.44 is: 737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.30 : 1,171.54 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.30/1,171.54 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.30x = 1,171.54 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.30x = 626,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,117.84/849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.22

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