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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.32, 1,173.15 and 518.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.32, 1,173.15 and 518.49 is: 715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.32 : 1,173.15 = 518.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.32/1,173.15 = 518.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.32x = 1,173.15 × 518.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.32x = 608,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,266.54/850.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.34

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