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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.77, 1,174.17 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.77, 1,174.17 and 519.24 is: 716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.77 : 1,174.17 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.77/1,174.17 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.77x = 1,174.17 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.77x = 609,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,676.03/850.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.62

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