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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.64, 1,169.16 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.64, 1,169.16 and 516.08 is: 711.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.64 : 1,169.16 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.64/1,169.16 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.64x = 1,169.16 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.64x = 603,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,380.09/847.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.84

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