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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,171.62 and 517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,171.62 and 517.26 is: 713.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,171.62 = 517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,171.62 = 517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,171.62 × 517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 606,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,032.16/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.82

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