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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.19, 1,169.08 and 474.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.19, 1,169.08 and 474.15 is: 654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.19 : 1,169.08 = 474.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.19/1,169.08 = 474.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.19x = 1,169.08 × 474.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.19x = 554,318.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,318.10/847.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.31

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