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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.93, 1,170.23 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.93, 1,170.23 and 516.38 is: 712.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.93 : 1,170.23 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.93/1,170.23 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.93x = 1,170.23 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.93x = 604,283.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,283.37/847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.66

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