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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.18, 1,171.69 and 517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.18, 1,171.69 and 517.01 is: 713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.18 : 1,171.69 = 517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.18/1,171.69 = 517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.18x = 1,171.69 × 517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.18x = 605,777.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,777.08/849.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.37

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