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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.68, 1,175.12 and 520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.68, 1,175.12 and 520.24 is: 717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.68 : 1,175.12 = 520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.68/1,175.12 = 520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.68x = 1,175.12 × 520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.68x = 611,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,344.43/851.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.81

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