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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.94, 1,173.82 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.94, 1,173.82 and 536.09 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.94 : 1,173.82 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.94/1,173.82 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.94x = 1,173.82 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.94x = 629,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,273.16/850.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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