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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.22, 1,169.17 and 515.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.22, 1,169.17 and 515.59 is: 711.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.22 : 1,169.17 = 515.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.22/1,169.17 = 515.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.22x = 1,169.17 × 515.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.22x = 602,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,808.15/847.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.51

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