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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,172.94 and 518.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,172.94 and 518.44 is: 715.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,172.94 = 518.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,172.94 = 518.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,172.94 × 518.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 608,099.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,099.01/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.24

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