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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.11, 1,167.75 and 514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.11, 1,167.75 and 514.64 is: 710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.11 : 1,167.75 = 514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.11/1,167.75 = 514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.11x = 1,167.75 × 514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.11x = 600,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,970.86/846.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.28

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