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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.92, 1,172.73 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.92, 1,172.73 and 535.36 is: 738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.92 : 1,172.73 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.92/1,172.73 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.92x = 1,172.73 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.92x = 627,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,832.73/849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.70

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