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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.20, 1,173.08 and 518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.20, 1,173.08 and 518.76 is: 715.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.20 : 1,173.08 = 518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.20/1,173.08 = 518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.20x = 1,173.08 × 518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.20x = 608,546.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,546.98/850.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.77

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