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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,174.17 and 536.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,174.17 and 536.43 is: 740.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,174.17 = 536.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,174.17 = 536.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,174.17 × 536.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 629,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,851.46/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.45

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