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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.65, 1,169.66 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.65, 1,169.66 and 474.54 is: 654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.65 : 1,169.66 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.65/1,169.66 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.65x = 1,169.66 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.65x = 555,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,048.08/847.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.81

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