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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.41, 1,170.57 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.41, 1,170.57 and 475.35 is: 655.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.41 : 1,170.57 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.41/1,170.57 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.41x = 1,170.57 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.41x = 556,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,430.45/848.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.85

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