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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.59, 1,174.94 and 519.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.59, 1,174.94 and 519.67 is: 716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.59 : 1,174.94 = 519.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.59/1,174.94 = 519.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.59x = 1,174.94 × 519.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.59x = 610,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,581.07/851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.99

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