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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.93, 1,172.68 and 518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.93, 1,172.68 and 518.34 is: 715.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.93 : 1,172.68 = 518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.93/1,172.68 = 518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.93x = 1,172.68 × 518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.93x = 607,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,846.95/849.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.17

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