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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.00, 1,173.98 and 519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.00, 1,173.98 and 519.39 is: 716.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.00 : 1,173.98 = 519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.00/1,173.98 = 519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.00x = 1,173.98 × 519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.00x = 609,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,750.88/851.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.52

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