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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.40, 1,168.94 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.40, 1,168.94 and 515.96 is: 711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.40 : 1,168.94 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.40/1,168.94 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.40x = 1,168.94 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.40x = 603,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,126.28/847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.74

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