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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.94, 1,172.44 and 535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.94, 1,172.44 and 535.09 is: 738.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.94 : 1,172.44 = 535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.94/1,172.44 = 535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.94x = 1,172.44 × 535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.94x = 627,359.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,359.33/849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.12

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