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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,169.28 and 516.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,169.28 and 516.06 is: 712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,169.28 = 516.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,169.28 = 516.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,169.28 × 516.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 603,418.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,418.64/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.05

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