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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.05, 1,196.54 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.05, 1,196.54 and 474.08 is: 654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.05 : 1,196.54 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.05/1,196.54 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.05x = 1,196.54 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.05x = 567,247.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,247.33/867.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.23

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