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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.32, 1,173.72 and 535.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.32, 1,173.72 and 535.47 is: 739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.32 : 1,173.72 = 535.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.32/1,173.72 = 535.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.32x = 1,173.72 × 535.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.32x = 628,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,491.85/850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.12

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