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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.91, 1,170.47 and 516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.91, 1,170.47 and 516.45 is: 712.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.91 : 1,170.47 = 516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.91/1,170.47 = 516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.91x = 1,170.47 × 516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.91x = 604,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,486.65/847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.92

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