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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850.97, 1,174.38 and 519.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850.97, 1,174.38 and 519.37 is: 716.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850.97 : 1,174.38 = 519.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850.97/1,174.38 = 519.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850.97x = 1,174.38 × 519.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850.97x = 609,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,937.26/850.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.76

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