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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.91, 1,174.37 and 514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.91, 1,174.37 and 514.62 is: 710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.91 : 1,174.37 = 514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.91/1,174.37 = 514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.91x = 1,174.37 × 514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.91x = 604,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,351.72/850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.25

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