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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.80, 1,171.28 and 475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.80, 1,171.28 and 475.76 is: 656.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.80 : 1,171.28 = 475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.80/1,171.28 = 475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.80x = 1,171.28 × 475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.80x = 557,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,248.17/848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.51

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