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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.08, 1,169.68 and 516.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.08, 1,169.68 and 516.16 is: 711.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.08 : 1,169.68 = 516.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.08/1,169.68 = 516.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.08x = 1,169.68 × 516.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.08x = 603,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,742.03/848.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.89

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