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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.74, 1,171.32 and 475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.74, 1,171.32 and 475.75 is: 656.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.74 : 1,171.32 = 475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.74/1,171.32 = 475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.74x = 1,171.32 × 475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.74x = 557,255.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,255.49/848.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.57

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