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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.72, 1,173.92 and 519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.72, 1,173.92 and 519.36 is: 716.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.72 : 1,173.92 = 519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.72/1,173.92 = 519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.72x = 1,173.92 × 519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.72x = 609,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,687.09/850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.67

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