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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.50, 1,174.67 and 519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.50, 1,174.67 and 519.89 is: 717.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.50 : 1,174.67 = 519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.50/1,174.67 = 519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.50x = 1,174.67 × 519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.50x = 610,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,696.59/851.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.21

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