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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.41, 1,168.08 and 514.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.41, 1,168.08 and 514.78 is: 710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.41 : 1,168.08 = 514.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.41/1,168.08 = 514.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.41x = 1,168.08 × 514.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.41x = 601,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,298.38/846.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.41

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