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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.06, 1,170.09 and 511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.06, 1,170.09 and 511.88 is: 706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.06 : 1,170.09 = 511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.06/1,170.09 = 511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.06x = 1,170.09 × 511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.06x = 598,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,939.82/848.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.25

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