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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.54, 1,169.51 and 474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.54, 1,169.51 and 474.56 is: 654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.54 : 1,169.51 = 474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.54/1,169.51 = 474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.54x = 1,169.51 × 474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.54x = 554,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,998.00/847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.84

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