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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.03, 1,174.40 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.03, 1,174.40 and 520.01 is: 717.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.03 : 1,174.40 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.03/1,174.40 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.03x = 1,174.40 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.03x = 610,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,702.20/851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.60

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