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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.82, 1,172.91 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.82, 1,172.91 and 535.24 is: 738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.82 : 1,172.91 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.82/1,172.91 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.82x = 1,172.91 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.82x = 627,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,788.35/849.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.73

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