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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,173.08 and 514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,173.08 and 514.04 is: 709.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,173.08 = 514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,173.08 = 514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,173.08 × 514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 603,010.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,010.04/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.21

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