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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.77, 1,169.94 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.77, 1,169.94 and 474.66 is: 655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.77 : 1,169.94 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.77/1,169.94 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.77x = 1,169.94 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.77x = 555,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,325.50/847.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.05

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