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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849.03, 1,171.58 and 475.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849.03, 1,171.58 and 475.89 is: 656.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849.03 : 1,171.58 = 475.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849.03/1,171.58 = 475.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849.03x = 1,171.58 × 475.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849.03x = 557,540.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,540.83/849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.68

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