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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,174.01 and 536.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,174.01 and 536.30 is: 740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,174.01 = 536.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,174.01 = 536.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,174.01 × 536.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 629,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,627.03/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.29

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