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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.10, 1,170.34 and 475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.10, 1,170.34 and 475.01 is: 655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.10 : 1,170.34 = 475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.10/1,170.34 = 475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.10x = 1,170.34 × 475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.10x = 555,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,924.94/848.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.49

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