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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,174.70 and 515.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,174.70 and 515.07 is: 710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,174.70 = 515.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,174.70 = 515.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,174.70 × 515.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 605,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,050.15/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.80

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