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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.86, 1,173.22 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.86, 1,173.22 and 535.28 is: 738.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.86 : 1,173.22 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.86/1,173.22 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.86x = 1,173.22 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.86x = 628,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,003.61/849.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.95

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