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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.35, 1,172.91 and 739.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.35, 1,172.91 and 739.65 is: 1,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.35 : 1,172.91 = 739.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.35/1,172.91 = 739.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.35x = 1,172.91 × 739.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.35x = 867,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,542.88/850.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.22

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