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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.91, 1,172.88 and 518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.91, 1,172.88 and 518.27 is: 715.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.91 : 1,172.88 = 518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.91/1,172.88 = 518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.91x = 1,172.88 × 518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.91x = 607,868.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,868.52/849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.22

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