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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.13, 1,169.00 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.13, 1,169.00 and 474.04 is: 654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.13 : 1,169.00 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.13/1,169.00 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.13x = 1,169.00 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.13x = 554,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,156.92/847.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.16

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