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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.02, 1,172.94 and 518.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.02, 1,172.94 and 518.46 is: 715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.02 : 1,172.94 = 518.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.02/1,172.94 = 518.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.02x = 1,172.94 × 518.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.02x = 608,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,122.47/850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.42

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