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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.16, 1,170.57 and 516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.16, 1,170.57 and 516.78 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.16 : 1,170.57 = 516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.16/1,170.57 = 516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.16x = 1,170.57 × 516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.16x = 604,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,927.16/848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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