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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.55, 1,297.75 and 475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.55, 1,297.75 and 475.97 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.55 : 1,297.75 = 475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.55/1,297.75 = 475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.55x = 1,297.75 × 475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.55x = 617,690.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,690.07/866.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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