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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.79, 1,169.94 and 516.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.79, 1,169.94 and 516.21 is: 712.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.79 : 1,169.94 = 516.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.79/1,169.94 = 516.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.79x = 1,169.94 × 516.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.79x = 603,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,928.88/847.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.36

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