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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.87, 1,174.13 and 519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.87, 1,174.13 and 519.18 is: 716.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.87 : 1,174.13 = 519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.87/1,174.13 = 519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.87x = 1,174.13 × 519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.87x = 609,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,576.35/850.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.42

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