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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.01, 1,170.29 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.01, 1,170.29 and 516.38 is: 712.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.01 : 1,170.29 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.01/1,170.29 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.01x = 1,170.29 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.01x = 604,310.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,310.78/848.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.63

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