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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.78, 1,168.68 and 515.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.78, 1,168.68 and 515.40 is: 711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.78 : 1,168.68 = 515.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.78/1,168.68 = 515.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.78x = 1,168.68 × 515.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.78x = 602,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,337.67/846.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.33

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