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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.67, 1,170.72 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.67, 1,170.72 and 517.02 is: 713.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.67 : 1,170.72 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.67/1,170.72 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.67x = 1,170.72 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.67x = 605,285.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,285.65/848.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.22

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