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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.31, 1,173.11 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.31, 1,173.11 and 535.46 is: 738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.31 : 1,173.11 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.31/1,173.11 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.31x = 1,173.11 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.31x = 628,144.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,144.94/850.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.73

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