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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.42, 1,167.54 and 514.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.42, 1,167.54 and 514.52 is: 709.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.42 : 1,167.54 = 514.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.42/1,167.54 = 514.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.42x = 1,167.54 × 514.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.42x = 600,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,722.68/846.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.72

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