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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.82, 1,171.35 and 475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.82, 1,171.35 and 475.81 is: 656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.82 : 1,171.35 = 475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.82/1,171.35 = 475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.82x = 1,171.35 × 475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.82x = 557,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,340.04/848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.61

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