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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.73, 1,175.61 and 520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.73, 1,175.61 and 520.28 is: 718.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.73 : 1,175.61 = 520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.73/1,175.61 = 520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.73x = 1,175.61 × 520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.73x = 611,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,646.37/851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.12

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