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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.34, 1,173.13 and 518.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.34, 1,173.13 and 518.19 is: 714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.34 : 1,173.13 = 518.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.34/1,173.13 = 518.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.34x = 1,173.13 × 518.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.34x = 607,904.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,904.23/850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.90

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