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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.16, 1,172.88 and 534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.16, 1,172.88 and 534.87 is: 737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.16 : 1,172.88 = 534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.16/1,172.88 = 534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.16x = 1,172.88 × 534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.16x = 627,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,338.33/850.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.90

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