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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,171.08 and 516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,171.08 and 516.98 is: 713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,171.08 = 516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,171.08 = 516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,171.08 × 516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 605,424.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,424.94/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.44

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