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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.82, 1,173.76 and 535.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.82, 1,173.76 and 535.83 is: 739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.82 : 1,173.76 = 535.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.82/1,173.76 = 535.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.82x = 1,173.76 × 535.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.82x = 628,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,930.08/850.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.21

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