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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.16, 1,170.53 and 475.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.16, 1,170.53 and 475.13 is: 655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.16 : 1,170.53 = 475.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.16/1,170.53 = 475.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.16x = 1,170.53 × 475.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.16x = 556,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,151.54/848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.72

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