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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.44, 1,268.58 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.44, 1,268.58 and 517.50 is: 774.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.44 : 1,268.58 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.44/1,268.58 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.44x = 1,268.58 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.44x = 656,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,490.15/847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.67

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