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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.79, 1,168.56 and 515.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.79, 1,168.56 and 515.21 is: 710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.79 : 1,168.56 = 515.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.79/1,168.56 = 515.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.79x = 1,168.56 × 515.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.79x = 602,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,047.95/846.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.98

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