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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.10, 1,167.84 and 514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.10, 1,167.84 and 514.75 is: 710.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.10 : 1,167.84 = 514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.10/1,167.84 = 514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.10x = 1,167.84 × 514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.10x = 601,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,145.64/846.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.49

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