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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.33, 1,171.71 and 517.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.33, 1,171.71 and 517.59 is: 714.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.33 : 1,171.71 = 517.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.33/1,171.71 = 517.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.33x = 1,171.71 × 517.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.33x = 606,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,465.38/849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.05

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