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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.88, 1,174.20 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.88, 1,174.20 and 519.44 is: 716.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.88 : 1,174.20 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.88/1,174.20 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.88x = 1,174.20 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.88x = 609,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,926.45/850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.82

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