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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,196.98 and 474.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,196.98 and 474.42 is: 654.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,196.98 = 474.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,196.98 = 474.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,196.98 × 474.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 567,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,871.25/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.68

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