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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.94, 1,170.17 and 474.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.94, 1,170.17 and 474.93 is: 655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.94 : 1,170.17 = 474.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.94/1,170.17 = 474.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.94x = 1,170.17 × 474.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.94x = 555,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,746.46/847.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.41

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