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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.29, 1,196.87 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.29, 1,196.87 and 474.32 is: 654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.29 : 1,196.87 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.29/1,196.87 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.29x = 1,196.87 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.29x = 567,697.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,697.01/867.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.56

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