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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.13, 1,171.74 and 517.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.13, 1,171.74 and 517.57 is: 714.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.13 : 1,171.74 = 517.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.13/1,171.74 = 517.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.13x = 1,171.74 × 517.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.13x = 606,457.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,457.47/849.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.21

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