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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.03, 1,196.55 and 474.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.03, 1,196.55 and 474.09 is: 654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.03 : 1,196.55 = 474.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.03/1,196.55 = 474.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.03x = 1,196.55 × 474.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.03x = 567,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,272.39/867.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.27

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