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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.16, 1,169.08 and 515.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.16, 1,169.08 and 515.52 is: 711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.16 : 1,169.08 = 515.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.16/1,169.08 = 515.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.16x = 1,169.08 × 515.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.16x = 602,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,684.12/847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.42

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