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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.63, 1,173.13 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.63, 1,173.13 and 535.54 is: 738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.63 : 1,173.13 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.63/1,173.13 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.63x = 1,173.13 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.63x = 628,258.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,258.04/850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.58

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