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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.54, 1,174.03 and 536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.54, 1,174.03 and 536.33 is: 740.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.54 : 1,174.03 = 536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.54/1,174.03 = 536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.54x = 1,174.03 × 536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.54x = 629,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,667.51/850.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.32

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