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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.36, 1,173.10 and 535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.36, 1,173.10 and 535.48 is: 738.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.36 : 1,173.10 = 535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.36/1,173.10 = 535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.36x = 1,173.10 × 535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.36x = 628,171.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,171.59/850.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.71

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