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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.60, 1,171 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.60, 1,171 and 475.50 is: 656.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.60 : 1,171 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.60/1,171 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.60x = 1,171 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.60x = 556,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,810.50/848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.15

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