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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.59, 1,175.18 and 519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.59, 1,175.18 and 519.95 is: 717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.59 : 1,175.18 = 519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.59/1,175.18 = 519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.59x = 1,175.18 × 519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.59x = 611,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,026.37/851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.52

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