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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.88, 1,171.38 and 475.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.88, 1,171.38 and 475.86 is: 656.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.88 : 1,171.38 = 475.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.88/1,171.38 = 475.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.88x = 1,171.38 × 475.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.88x = 557,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,412.89/848.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.65

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