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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.26, 1,172.08 and 517.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.26, 1,172.08 and 517.69 is: 714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.26 : 1,172.08 = 517.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.26/1,172.08 = 517.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.26x = 1,172.08 × 517.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.26x = 606,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,774.10/849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.47

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