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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.67, 1,172.37 and 517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.67, 1,172.37 and 517.52 is: 714.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.67 : 1,172.37 = 517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.67/1,172.37 = 517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.67x = 1,172.37 × 517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.67x = 606,724.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,724.92/849.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.07

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