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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,170.18 and 516.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,170.18 and 516.44 is: 712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.20 : 1,170.18 = 516.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.20/1,170.18 = 516.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.20x = 1,170.18 × 516.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.20x = 604,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,327.76/848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.48

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