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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.39, 1,173.15 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.39, 1,173.15 and 535.43 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.39 : 1,173.15 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.39/1,173.15 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.39x = 1,173.15 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.39x = 628,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,142.64/850.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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