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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.99, 1,170.33 and 516.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.99, 1,170.33 and 516.46 is: 712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.99 : 1,170.33 = 516.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.99/1,170.33 = 516.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.99x = 1,170.33 × 516.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.99x = 604,428.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,428.63/847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.78

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