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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.61, 1,170.62 and 516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.61, 1,170.62 and 516.81 is: 712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.61 : 1,170.62 = 516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.61/1,170.62 = 516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.61x = 1,170.62 × 516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.61x = 604,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,985.54/848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.91

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