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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.86, 1,174.47 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.86, 1,174.47 and 519.30 is: 716.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.86 : 1,174.47 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.86/1,174.47 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.86x = 1,174.47 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.86x = 609,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,902.27/850.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.81

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