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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.41, 1,173.42 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.41, 1,173.42 and 535.12 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.41 : 1,173.42 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.41/1,173.42 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.41x = 1,173.42 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.41x = 627,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,920.51/850.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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