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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.99, 1,175.72 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.99, 1,175.72 and 520.36 is: 718.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.99 : 1,175.72 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.99/1,175.72 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.99x = 1,175.72 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.99x = 611,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,792.12/851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.08

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