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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.14, 1,172.88 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.14, 1,172.88 and 535.32 is: 738.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.14 : 1,172.88 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.14/1,172.88 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.14x = 1,172.88 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.14x = 627,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,866.12/850.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.54

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