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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.68, 1,172.66 and 518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.68, 1,172.66 and 518.30 is: 715.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.68 : 1,172.66 = 518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.68/1,172.66 = 518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.68x = 1,172.66 × 518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.68x = 607,789.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,789.68/849.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.32

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