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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.53, 1,171.94 and 534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.53, 1,171.94 and 534.65 is: 737.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.53 : 1,171.94 = 534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.53/1,171.94 = 534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.53x = 1,171.94 × 534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.53x = 626,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,569.19/849.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.55

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