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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849, 1,171.82 and 517.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849, 1,171.82 and 517.70 is: 714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849 : 1,171.82 = 517.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849/1,171.82 = 517.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849x = 1,171.82 × 517.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849x = 606,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,651.21/849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.55

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