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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.80, 1,173.14 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.80, 1,173.14 and 535.22 is: 738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.80 : 1,173.14 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.80/1,173.14 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.80x = 1,173.14 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.80x = 627,885.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,885.31/849.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.86

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