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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.64, 1,171.35 and 517.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.64, 1,171.35 and 517.28 is: 713.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.64 : 1,171.35 = 517.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.64/1,171.35 = 517.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.64x = 1,171.35 × 517.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.64x = 605,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,913.34/848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.98

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