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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.59, 1,175.34 and 515.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.59, 1,175.34 and 515.53 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.59 : 1,175.34 = 515.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.59/1,175.34 = 515.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.59x = 1,175.34 × 515.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.59x = 605,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,923.03/851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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