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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.53, 1,173.53 and 518.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.53, 1,173.53 and 518.84 is: 715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.53 : 1,173.53 = 518.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.53/1,173.53 = 518.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.53x = 1,173.53 × 518.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.53x = 608,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,867.14/850.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.87

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