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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.81, 1,173.79 and 535.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.81, 1,173.79 and 535.95 is: 739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.81 : 1,173.79 = 535.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.81/1,173.79 = 535.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.81x = 1,173.79 × 535.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.81x = 629,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,092.75/850.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.40

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