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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.59, 1,171.08 and 475.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.59, 1,171.08 and 475.57 is: 656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.59 : 1,171.08 = 475.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.59/1,171.08 = 475.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.59x = 1,171.08 × 475.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.59x = 556,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,930.52/848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.30

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