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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.19, 1,170.41 and 516.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.19, 1,170.41 and 516.71 is: 712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.19 : 1,170.41 = 516.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.19/1,170.41 = 516.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.19x = 1,170.41 × 516.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.19x = 604,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,754.12/848.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.99

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