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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.35, 1,172.66 and 514.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.35, 1,172.66 and 514.19 is: 709.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.35 : 1,172.66 = 514.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.35/1,172.66 = 514.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.35x = 1,172.66 × 514.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.35x = 602,967.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,967.22/850.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.08

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