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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.62, 1,170.60 and 516.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.62, 1,170.60 and 516.88 is: 712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.62 : 1,170.60 = 516.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.62/1,170.60 = 516.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.62x = 1,170.60 × 516.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.62x = 605,059.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,059.73/848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.99

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