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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.54, 1,197.20 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.54, 1,197.20 and 474.54 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.54 : 1,197.20 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.54/1,197.20 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.54x = 1,197.20 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.54x = 568,119.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,119.29/867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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