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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.42, 1,175.11 and 520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.42, 1,175.11 and 520.04 is: 717.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.42 : 1,175.11 = 520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.42/1,175.11 = 520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.42x = 1,175.11 × 520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.42x = 611,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,097.03/851.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.74

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