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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846.99, 1,168.95 and 515.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846.99, 1,168.95 and 515.46 is: 711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846.99 : 1,168.95 = 515.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846.99/1,168.95 = 515.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846.99x = 1,168.95 × 515.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846.99x = 602,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,550.38/846.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.40

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