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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.10, 1,196.55 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.10, 1,196.55 and 474.05 is: 654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.10 : 1,196.55 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.10/1,196.55 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.10x = 1,196.55 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.10x = 567,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,218.54/867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.16

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