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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.78, 1,171.38 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.78, 1,171.38 and 475.76 is: 656.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.78 : 1,171.38 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.78/1,171.38 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.78x = 1,171.38 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.78x = 557,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,295.75/848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.58

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