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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.17, 1,171.68 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.17, 1,171.68 and 517.02 is: 713.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.17 : 1,171.68 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.17/1,171.68 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.17x = 1,171.68 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.17x = 605,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,781.99/849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.38

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