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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.51, 1,174.93 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.51, 1,174.93 and 520.02 is: 717.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.51 : 1,174.93 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.51/1,174.93 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.51x = 1,174.93 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.51x = 610,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,985.80/851.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.53

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