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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,171.37 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,171.37 and 475.74 is: 656.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,171.37 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,171.37 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,171.37 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 557,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,267.56/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.47

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