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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.74, 1,173.68 and 519.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.74, 1,173.68 and 519.06 is: 716.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.74 : 1,173.68 = 519.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.74/1,173.68 = 519.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.74x = 1,173.68 × 519.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.74x = 609,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,210.34/850.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.09

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