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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.48, 1,171.46 and 517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.48, 1,171.46 and 517.19 is: 714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.48 : 1,171.46 = 517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.48/1,171.46 = 517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.48x = 1,171.46 × 517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.48x = 605,862.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,862.83/848.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.06

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