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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.25, 1,174.39 and 519.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.25, 1,174.39 and 519.56 is: 716.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.25 : 1,174.39 = 519.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.25/1,174.39 = 519.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.25x = 1,174.39 × 519.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.25x = 610,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,166.07/851.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.79

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