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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.35, 1,173.92 and 536.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.35, 1,173.92 and 536.23 is: 739.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.35 : 1,173.92 = 536.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.35/1,173.92 = 536.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.35x = 1,173.92 × 536.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.35x = 629,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,491.12/851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.40

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