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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.85, 1,171.55 and 517.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.85, 1,171.55 and 517.40 is: 714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.85 : 1,171.55 = 517.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.85/1,171.55 = 517.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.85x = 1,171.55 × 517.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.85x = 606,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,164.19/848.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.10

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