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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.28, 1,172.03 and 517.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.28, 1,172.03 and 517.63 is: 714.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.28 : 1,172.03 = 517.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.28/1,172.03 = 517.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.28x = 1,172.03 × 517.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.28x = 606,677.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,677.89/849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.34

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