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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.75, 1,175.09 and 520.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.75, 1,175.09 and 520.06 is: 717.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.75 : 1,175.09 = 520.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.75/1,175.09 = 520.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.75x = 1,175.09 × 520.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.75x = 611,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,111.77/851.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.48

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