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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.45, 1,170.54 and 516.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.45, 1,170.54 and 516.74 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.45 : 1,170.54 = 516.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.45/1,170.54 = 516.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.45x = 1,170.54 × 516.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.45x = 604,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,864.84/848.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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