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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.47, 1,175.04 and 519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.47, 1,175.04 and 519.92 is: 717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.47 : 1,175.04 = 519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.47/1,175.04 = 519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.47x = 1,175.04 × 519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.47x = 610,931.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,931.94/851.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.50

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