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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.59, 1,168.31 and 515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.59, 1,168.31 and 515.03 is: 710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.59 : 1,168.31 = 515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.59/1,168.31 = 515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.59x = 1,168.31 × 515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.59x = 601,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,718.91/846.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.75

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