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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.91, 1,173.17 and 535.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.91, 1,173.17 and 535.70 is: 739.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.91 : 1,173.17 = 535.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.91/1,173.17 = 535.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.91x = 1,173.17 × 535.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.91x = 628,465.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,465.22/849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.45

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