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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.54, 1,168.13 and 514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.54, 1,168.13 and 514.84 is: 710.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.54 : 1,168.13 = 514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.54/1,168.13 = 514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.54x = 1,168.13 × 514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.54x = 601,400.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,400.05/846.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.42

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