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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.74, 1,175.06 and 520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.74, 1,175.06 and 520.06 is: 717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.74 : 1,175.06 = 520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.74/1,175.06 = 520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.74x = 1,175.06 × 520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.74x = 611,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,101.70/851.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.47

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