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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.94, 1,175.82 and 520.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.94, 1,175.82 and 520.48 is: 718.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.94 : 1,175.82 = 520.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.94/1,175.82 = 520.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.94x = 1,175.82 × 520.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.94x = 611,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,990.79/851.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.35

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