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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.65, 1,173.90 and 519

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.65, 1,173.90 and 519 is: 716.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.65 : 1,173.90 = 519 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.65/1,173.90 = 519/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.65x = 1,173.90 × 519
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.65x = 609,254.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,254.10/850.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.22

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