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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.10, 1,171.77 and 517.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.10, 1,171.77 and 517.54 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.10 : 1,171.77 = 517.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.10/1,171.77 = 517.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.10x = 1,171.77 × 517.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.10x = 606,437.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,437.85/849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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