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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.35, 1,175.22 and 519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.35, 1,175.22 and 519.90 is: 717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.35 : 1,175.22 = 519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.35/1,175.22 = 519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.35x = 1,175.22 × 519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.35x = 610,996.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,996.88/851.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.68

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