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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.48, 1,167.60 and 515.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.48, 1,167.60 and 515.04 is: 710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.48 : 1,167.60 = 515.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.48/1,167.60 = 515.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.48x = 1,167.60 × 515.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.48x = 601,360.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,360.70/846.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.43

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