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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.03, 1,171.88 and 517.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.03, 1,171.88 and 517.64 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.03 : 1,171.88 = 517.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.03/1,171.88 = 517.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.03x = 1,171.88 × 517.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.03x = 606,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,612.30/849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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