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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.70, 1,173.63 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.70, 1,173.63 and 518.94 is: 715.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.70 : 1,173.63 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.70/1,173.63 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.70x = 1,173.63 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.70x = 609,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,043.55/850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.93

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