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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.79, 1,174.11 and 519.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.79, 1,174.11 and 519.17 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.79 : 1,174.11 = 519.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.79/1,174.11 = 519.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.79x = 1,174.11 × 519.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.79x = 609,556.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,556.82/850.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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