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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.74, 1,172.30 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.74, 1,172.30 and 534.90 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.74 : 1,172.30 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.74/1,172.30 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.74x = 1,172.30 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.74x = 627,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,063.27/849.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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