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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.64, 1,173.98 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.64, 1,173.98 and 519.08 is: 716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.64 : 1,173.98 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.64/1,173.98 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.64x = 1,173.98 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.64x = 609,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,384.97/850.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.39

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