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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.54, 1,170.98 and 475.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.54, 1,170.98 and 475.52 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.54 : 1,170.98 = 475.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.54/1,170.98 = 475.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.54x = 1,170.98 × 475.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.54x = 556,824.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,824.55/848.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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