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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.85, 1,174.03 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.85, 1,174.03 and 535.56 is: 738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.85 : 1,174.03 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.85/1,174.03 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.85x = 1,174.03 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.85x = 628,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,760.83/850.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.98

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