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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,174.32 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,174.32 and 519.48 is: 716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,174.32 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,174.32 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,174.32 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 610,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,035.75/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.71

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