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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.16, 1,172.96 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.16, 1,172.96 and 535.28 is: 738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.16 : 1,172.96 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.16/1,172.96 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.16x = 1,172.96 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.16x = 627,862.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,862.03/850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.52

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