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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.97, 1,171.50 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.97, 1,171.50 and 475.90 is: 656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.97 : 1,171.50 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.97/1,171.50 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.97x = 1,171.50 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.97x = 557,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,509.80/848.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.69

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