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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.53, 1,169.63 and 515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.53, 1,169.63 and 515.90 is: 711.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.53 : 1,169.63 = 515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.53/1,169.63 = 515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.53x = 1,169.63 × 515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.53x = 603,412.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,412.12/847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.97

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