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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,170 and 516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,170 and 516.45 is: 712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,170 = 516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,170 = 516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,170 × 516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 604,246.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,246.50/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.48

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