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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.73, 1,171.29 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.73, 1,171.29 and 475.71 is: 656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.73 : 1,171.29 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.73/1,171.29 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.73x = 1,171.29 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.73x = 557,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,194.37/848.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.50

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