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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.25, 1,169.21 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.25, 1,169.21 and 474.22 is: 654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.25 : 1,169.21 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.25/1,169.21 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.25x = 1,169.21 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.25x = 554,454.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,454.55/847.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.42

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