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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.63, 1,171.22 and 517.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.63, 1,171.22 and 517.04 is: 713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.63 : 1,171.22 = 517.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.63/1,171.22 = 517.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.63x = 1,171.22 × 517.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.63x = 605,559.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,559.15/848.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.57

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