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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.09, 1,170.35 and 475.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.09, 1,170.35 and 475.07 is: 655.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.09 : 1,170.35 = 475.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.09/1,170.35 = 475.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.09x = 1,170.35 × 475.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.09x = 555,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,998.17/848.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.59

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