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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.42, 1,172.04 and 534.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.42, 1,172.04 and 534.86 is: 738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.42 : 1,172.04 = 534.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.42/1,172.04 = 534.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.42x = 1,172.04 × 534.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.42x = 626,877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,877.31/849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.01

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