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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.04, 1,169.11 and 515.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.04, 1,169.11 and 515.39 is: 711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.04 : 1,169.11 = 515.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.04/1,169.11 = 515.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.04x = 1,169.11 × 515.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.04x = 602,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,547.60/847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.36

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