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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.06, 1,173.27 and 539.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.06, 1,173.27 and 539.50 is: 744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.06 : 1,173.27 = 539.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.06/1,173.27 = 539.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.06x = 1,173.27 × 539.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.06x = 632,979.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,979.17/850.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.63

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