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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.26, 1,173.52 and 518.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.26, 1,173.52 and 518.98 is: 716.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.26 : 1,173.52 = 518.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.26/1,173.52 = 518.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.26x = 1,173.52 × 518.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.26x = 609,033.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,033.41/850.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.29

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