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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.61, 1,173.62 and 519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.61, 1,173.62 and 519.19 is: 716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.61 : 1,173.62 = 519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.61/1,173.62 = 519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.61x = 1,173.62 × 519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.61x = 609,330.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,330.13/850.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.34

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