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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.63, 1,169.67 and 516.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.63, 1,169.67 and 516.03 is: 712.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.63 : 1,169.67 = 516.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.63/1,169.67 = 516.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.63x = 1,169.67 × 516.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.63x = 603,584.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,584.81/847.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.09

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