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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.43, 1,173.63 and 535.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.43, 1,173.63 and 535.58 is: 739.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.43 : 1,173.63 = 535.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.43/1,173.63 = 535.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.43x = 1,173.63 × 535.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.43x = 628,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,566.89/850.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.12

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