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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.97, 1,175.70 and 473.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.97, 1,175.70 and 473.84 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.97 : 1,175.70 = 473.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.97/1,175.70 = 473.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.97x = 1,175.70 × 473.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.97x = 557,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,093.69/851.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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