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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.02, 1,174.33 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.02, 1,174.33 and 519.50 is: 716.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.02 : 1,174.33 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.02/1,174.33 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.02x = 1,174.33 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.02x = 610,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,064.44/851.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.86

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