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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.70, 1,170.87 and 517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.70, 1,170.87 and 517.01 is: 713.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.70 : 1,170.87 = 517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.70/1,170.87 = 517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.70x = 1,170.87 × 517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.70x = 605,345.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,345.64/848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.26

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