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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.03, 1,172.62 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.03, 1,172.62 and 535.14 is: 738.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.03 : 1,172.62 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.03/1,172.62 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.03x = 1,172.62 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.03x = 627,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,515.87/850.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.23

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