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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.65, 1,171.14 and 517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.65, 1,171.14 and 517.01 is: 713.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.65 : 1,171.14 = 517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.65/1,171.14 = 517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.65x = 1,171.14 × 517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.65x = 605,491.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,491.09/848.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.48

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