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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.99, 1,171.54 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.99, 1,171.54 and 517.38 is: 713.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.99 : 1,171.54 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.99/1,171.54 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.99x = 1,171.54 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.99x = 606,125.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,125.51/848.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.94

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