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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.15, 1,173.31 and 518.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.15, 1,173.31 and 518.62 is: 715.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.15 : 1,173.31 = 518.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.15/1,173.31 = 518.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.15x = 1,173.31 × 518.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.15x = 608,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,502.03/850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.76

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