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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.60, 1,175.20 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.60, 1,175.20 and 519.96 is: 717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.60 : 1,175.20 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.60/1,175.20 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.60x = 1,175.20 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.60x = 611,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,056.99/851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.54

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