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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847, 1,168.86 and 515.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847, 1,168.86 and 515.37 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847 : 1,168.86 = 515.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847/1,168.86 = 515.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847x = 1,168.86 × 515.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847x = 602,395.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,395.38/847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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