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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.69, 1,175.02 and 520.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.69, 1,175.02 and 520.00 is: 717.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.69 : 1,175.02 = 520.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.69/1,175.02 = 520.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.69x = 1,175.02 × 520.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.69x = 611,006.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,006.16/851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.40

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