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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.11, 1,173.23 and 518.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.11, 1,173.23 and 518.74 is: 715.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.11 : 1,173.23 = 518.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.11/1,173.23 = 518.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.11x = 1,173.23 × 518.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.11x = 608,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,600.67/850.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.91

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