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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.77, 1,171.41 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.77, 1,171.41 and 517.24 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.77 : 1,171.41 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.77/1,171.41 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.77x = 1,171.41 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.77x = 605,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,900.11/848.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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