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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.21, 1,168.84 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.21, 1,168.84 and 511.18 is: 705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.21 : 1,168.84 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.21/1,168.84 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.21x = 1,168.84 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.21x = 597,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,487.63/847.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.24

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