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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.38, 1,171.92 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.38, 1,171.92 and 534.68 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.38 : 1,171.92 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.38/1,171.92 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.38x = 1,171.92 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.38x = 626,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,602.19/849.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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