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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.52, 1,174.47 and 536.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.52, 1,174.47 and 536.35 is: 740.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.52 : 1,174.47 = 536.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.52/1,174.47 = 536.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.52x = 1,174.47 × 536.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.52x = 629,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,924.05/850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.63

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