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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.66, 1,175.08 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.66, 1,175.08 and 519.96 is: 717.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.66 : 1,175.08 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.66/1,175.08 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.66x = 1,175.08 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.66x = 610,994.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,994.60/851.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.42

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