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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.72, 1,175.40 and 520.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.72, 1,175.40 and 520.07 is: 717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.72 : 1,175.40 = 520.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.72/1,175.40 = 520.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.72x = 1,175.40 × 520.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.72x = 611,284.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,284.40/851.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.71

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