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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.52, 1,171.92 and 517.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.52, 1,171.92 and 517.84 is: 714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.52 : 1,171.92 = 517.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.52/1,171.92 = 517.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.52x = 1,171.92 × 517.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.52x = 606,867.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,867.05/849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.36

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