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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.26, 1,170.62 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.26, 1,170.62 and 475.28 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.26 : 1,170.62 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.26/1,170.62 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.26x = 1,170.62 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.26x = 556,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,376.80/848.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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