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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.36, 1,174.88 and 519.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.36, 1,174.88 and 519.73 is: 717.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.36 : 1,174.88 = 519.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.36/1,174.88 = 519.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.36x = 1,174.88 × 519.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.36x = 610,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,614.85/851.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.23

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