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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.28, 1,173.18 and 518.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.28, 1,173.18 and 518.59 is: 715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.28 : 1,173.18 = 518.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.28/1,173.18 = 518.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.28x = 1,173.18 × 518.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.28x = 608,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,396.23/850.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.52

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