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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.18, 1,171.64 and 517.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.18, 1,171.64 and 517.38 is: 713.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.18 : 1,171.64 = 517.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.18/1,171.64 = 517.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.18x = 1,171.64 × 517.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.18x = 606,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,180.52/849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.84

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