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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.59, 1,173.56 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.59, 1,173.56 and 518.67 is: 715.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.59 : 1,173.56 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.59/1,173.56 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.59x = 1,173.56 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.59x = 608,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,690.37/850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.61

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