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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.55, 1,175.05 and 520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.55, 1,175.05 and 520.05 is: 717.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.55 : 1,175.05 = 520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.55/1,175.05 = 520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.55x = 1,175.05 × 520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.55x = 611,084.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,084.75/851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.61

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