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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.59, 1,169.56 and 474.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.59, 1,169.56 and 474.55 is: 654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.59 : 1,169.56 = 474.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.59/1,169.56 = 474.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.59x = 1,169.56 × 474.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.59x = 555,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,014.70/847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.82

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