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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.30, 1,172.92 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.30, 1,172.92 and 535.44 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.30 : 1,172.92 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.30/1,172.92 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.30x = 1,172.92 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.30x = 628,028.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,028.28/850.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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