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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.10, 1,169 and 515.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.10, 1,169 and 515.45 is: 711.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.10 : 1,169 = 515.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.10/1,169 = 515.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.10x = 1,169 × 515.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.10x = 602,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,561.05/847.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.32

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