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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.00, 1,196.45 and 474.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.00, 1,196.45 and 474.01 is: 654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.00 : 1,196.45 = 474.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.00/1,196.45 = 474.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.00x = 1,196.45 × 474.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.00x = 567,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,126.89/867.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.13

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