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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.92, 1,174.38 and 519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.92, 1,174.38 and 519.39 is: 716.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.92 : 1,174.38 = 519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.92/1,174.38 = 519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.92x = 1,174.38 × 519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.92x = 609,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,961.23/850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.83

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