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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.53, 1,173.95 and 519.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.53, 1,173.95 and 519.15 is: 716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.53 : 1,173.95 = 519.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.53/1,173.95 = 519.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.53x = 1,173.95 × 519.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.53x = 609,453.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,453.55/850.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.56

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