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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.98, 1,170.56 and 516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.98, 1,170.56 and 516.50 is: 712.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.98 : 1,170.56 = 516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.98/1,170.56 = 516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.98x = 1,170.56 × 516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.98x = 604,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,594.24/847.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.98

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