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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.85, 1,175.85 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.85, 1,175.85 and 520.56 is: 718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.85 : 1,175.85 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.85/1,175.85 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.85x = 1,175.85 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.85x = 612,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,100.48/851.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.55

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