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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.12, 1,170.38 and 516.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.12, 1,170.38 and 516.48 is: 712.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.12 : 1,170.38 = 516.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.12/1,170.38 = 516.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.12x = 1,170.38 × 516.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.12x = 604,477.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,477.86/848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.73

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