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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.15, 1,174.59 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.15, 1,174.59 and 519.56 is: 716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.15 : 1,174.59 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.15/1,174.59 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.15x = 1,174.59 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.15x = 610,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,269.98/851.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.99

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