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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.85, 1,170.18 and 516.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.85, 1,170.18 and 516.41 is: 712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.85 : 1,170.18 = 516.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.85/1,170.18 = 516.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.85x = 1,170.18 × 516.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.85x = 604,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,284.22/847.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.73

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